LEC-2, CH-6 POETS AND PANCAKES,CLASS-12TH,BOOK-FLAMINGO. EXPLAINED BY MAMTA PERVANA

Q1. What kind of effect does Asokamitran’s style of writing have on the reader? (CBSE QB, 2021)
Ans. His works are distinguished by their simplicity and clarity of thought, and they are based on his professional and personal experiences. The majority of his stories are about middle-class people. As a result, he was able to touch the hearts and minds of countless readers both at home and abroad. His skill and imagination as a creative writer have led several generations of Tamil readers to a greater understanding of their plight in today’s world and, ultimately, a reflective assertion of their own humanity.

Q2. Discuss the significance of the make-up room in the chapter, ‘Poets and Pancakes’. (CBSE QB, 2021)
Ans. A Bengali was the head of the make-up studio at first, but he outgrew Gemini Studios and moved on to better opportunities. Ans was in charge after him. A Maharashtrian led the charge, with help from a Dharwar Kannadiga, an Andhra, a Madras Indian Christian, an Anglo-Burmese, and the usual local Tamils. The fact that people from various cultures collaborated promotes the post-independence national integration scenario. It demonstrates how people came together.

Q3. ‘In all instances of frustration, you will always find the anger directed towards a single person openly or covertly…’ Do you think it is right to direct our anger towards someone who is not responsible for the cause of anger? Justify. (CBSE QB, 2021)
Ans. No, it is not appropriate to direct our rage at someone who is not the source of our rage. We become angry when we encounter roadblocks on our path to growth, when someone challenges our authority, when someone mocks us and our self-esteem suffers, or when things are simply not the way we want them to be. Weaker people become the target for our rage because it is assumed they will not retaliate.
However, this is a bad practice, and one should try to control one’s anger to the greatest extent possible.

Q4. The people left in ‘utter bafflement’ after the English poet’s speech. Mention two things the speaker could have kept in mind before addressing an audience to avoid such a reaction. Give your rationale for it. (CBSE QB, 2021)
Ans. Stephen Spender was summoned to the Gemini Studios to speak with the staff about Communism, but what he said was about his struggles as a poet. Regardless of what he said, no one seemed to be listening. When Spender realized that his audience had not followed his talk, he came to a halt in humiliation at having given a speech to a deaf audience, while the Gemini staff dispersed in humiliation because Spender’s accent had failed them.
So the speaker should have anticipated the audience’s interest and spoken accordingly.

Q5. Why was the Moral Re-armament Army welcomed at the Gemini Studios? (2010 Outside Delhi; 2011 Outside Delhi)
Ans. The Moral Re-armament Army was a sort of anti-International Communist movement. Mr. Vasan, the CEO of Gemini Studios, literally played right into their hands. People at Gemini Studios were opposed to communism. So the Moral Re-armament Army couldn’t have asked for a better host in India than the Gemini Studios, which welcomed them with open arms.

Q6. Give one example to show that Gemini Studios was influenced by the plays staged by MRA. (2010 Outside Delhi)
Ans. ‘Jotham Valley’ and ‘The Forgotten Factor’ were staged by the MRA. These were delivered in the most professional manner possible. Because of the fantastic sets and costumes, the Gemini family of 600 people saw these plays several times. For years, the Gemini Studios imitated the ‘Jotham Valley’ sets and costumes. Also for some years almost all Tamil plays had a scene of sunrise and sunset in the manner of ‘Jotham Valley’.

Q7. How did the people of Madras and those at Gemini Studios respond to the plays staged by the Moral Re-Armament Army? (2010 Outside Delhi )
Ans. The Moral Re-Armament Army performed two plays, ‘Jotham Valley’ and ‘The Forgotten Factor,’ in an extremely professional manner. Gemini Studios employees saw the plays numerous times. Though the message was simple, the costumes and sets were excellent. These plays were performed several times in Madras and had a significant impact on the studios and Madras in general. For many years, almost all Tamil plays imitated the scenes of ‘Jotham Valley’ at sunrise and sunset.

Q8. Account for Subbus importance in Gemini Studios. (2009 Outside Delhi)
Ans. Subbu was an all-around genius. He was a great poet, writer, and actor. He gave Gemini Studios a new meaning and direction, as well as the art of filmmaking, by channeling all of his energy and creativity into the company’s benefit. Furthermore, almost everyone admired him for his noble and charitable nature.