Wired Faculty
Sponsor Area
Why did the king call the issue “a tricky thing”?
Someone was to be hanged. The question was who should be brought to the scaffold. From the chief of builders to the architect everyone could convince the king of his innocence.
The king was confused. He needed some counsel to solve the tricky issue. He was to ascertain who was responsible for the faulty construction of the arch.
Tips: -
Imp.
Suggest a few instances in the poem which highlight humour and irony.
‘The Tale of Melon City’ has been narrated in a verse form. This is a unique style which lends extra charm to an ancient tale. Find similar examples in your language. Share them in the class.
The king was a ‘just’ and ‘placid’ king, says the poet. Was he so?
Why did he proclaim an arch to be constructed?
Describe the mishap that took place as the king rode under the roof.
How did the incident affect the ‘placid’ king?
How did the chief of builders save himself ?
How did the workmen convince the king of their innocence? On who did they shift the responsibility?
Who did the masons blame for the mishap? And how did the architect defend himself?
Why did the king call the issue “a tricky thing”?
Sponsor Area
Mock Test Series
