Unit 18: Media and Entertainment (Class 10) Part I

 

Unit 18: Media and Entertainment

Reading I (page 290)

Hachi: A Dog's Tale

A. Find the words from the text for the meanings given below.

a. .......... never changing or becoming weaker

b. ......... great love, care and support for somebody/something

c. ......... a person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis

d. ........... a person or Company that sells goods or services

e. ............ the act of changing something make it suitable for a new situation

f. ..........to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material

g. .......... having or showing strong feelings

h. ........... connecting with film and how they are made

i. ....... not having any connection with religion

Answer

a. Unwavering - never changing or becoming weaker

b. Devotion - great love, care and support for somebody/something

c. Commuter - a person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis

d. Vendor - a person or Company that sells goods or services

e. Adaptation - the act of changing something make it suitable for a new situation

f. Reinforce - to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material

g. Passionate - having or showing strong feelings

h. Cinematic - connecting with film and how they are made

i. Secular - not having any connection with religion

B. State whether the following statements are true or false.

a. Laura Busch is one of the characters in the movie.

b. The dog is the symbol of love. devotion and loyalty.

c. The story of the movie is based on a real incident.

d. Portraying the traditional values of marriage is one of the weaknesses of the movie.

e. Strong bonding between the dog and his master makes everyone emotional.

f. This film is different from other family films.

Answer

a. Laura Busch is one of the characters in the movie. False

b. The dog is the symbol of love. devotion and loyalty. True

c. The story of the movie is based on a real incident. True

d. Portraying the traditional values of marriage is one of the weaknesses of the movie. False

e. Strong bonding between the dog and his master makes everyone emotional. True

f. This film is different from other family films. True

C. Answer these questions.

a. What is the name of the dog in the movie?

b. Who directed the movie?

c. How was the relationship between the dog and his master?

d. Why was the statue of the dog made?

e. Write any two weaknesses of the film.

f. What things in the movie touch the heart of the audience?

Answer

a. The name of the dog in the movie is Hachi.

b. The movie was directed by Lasse Hallstrom.

c. The relationship between the dog and his master, Parker, was described as one of unwavering loyalty and devotion.

d. The statue of the dog was made in honor of Hachi's faithfulness and loyalty.

e. Two weaknesses of the film are:

- Some viewers may find the depiction of affection between Parker and his wife bothersome.

-Some viewers may perceive the use of the number "8" around Hachi's neck as a misuse or misrepresentation.

f. The bond of friendship and loyalty between the dog and his master, as well as the dog's unwavering devotion, touch the hearts of the audience.

D. If you had a chance to ask the screenwriter of the movie a question, what would you ask? Discuss.

Answer

If I had a chance to ask the screenwriter of the movie a question, I would ask any one of the questions from the following:

a. How did you approach capturing the essence of this unique and powerful human-animal connection in the script?

b. What was the significance of using black and white shots to depict Hachi's perspective of the world?

c. How did you decide on this creative choice?

d. Were there specific challenges or considerations you faced in translating this true story into a screenplay, particularly in balancing the emotional weight without becoming overly sentimental?"

e. Can you tell us about the process of bringing the relationship between Parker and Hachi to life?

f. What challenges did you face in portraying their bond?

g. How did you aim to portray the strength and love in Parker and Cate's relationship?

Grammar I

A. Put the words in the proper order to make questions.

a. plane/on/feel/did/how/you/the

b. are/ the kids / doing what

c. phone/me/ didn't/you/why

d. did/what/beach on / he /the /find

e. for/do/parents have/your/what/breakfast

f. what/will/like/the/ weather/tomorrow/be

g. a/nice/they/time/ have / did

h. hotel/your/was / near/the/beach

i. visited / ever / Italy / Rita / has

j. you/fishing/gone/ ever / have

Answer

a. How did you feel on the plane?

b. What are the kids doing?

c. Why didn't you phone me?

d. What did he find on the beach?

e. What do your parents have for breakfast?

f. What will the weather be like tomorrow?

g. Did they have a nice time?

h. Was your hotel near the beach?

i. Has Rita ever visited Italy?

j. Have you ever gone fishing?

B. Write the questions you would ask in each of the situations below.

a. You want to suggest going to a movie.

b. You want to know where Simran lives.

c. You are inviting a friend to come to your home.

d. You are asking for permission to take a seat on a bus.

e. You are looking for your pet dog. You are asking your neighbor.

f. You are asking Bharat about the number of books he has got.

g. You are asking your friend if her father cooks every day or once a week.

h. You are asking your teacher about the weather tomorrow.

Answer

a. Would you like to go to a movie?

b. Do you know where Simran lives?

c. Would you like to come to my home?

d. May I take this seat on the bus?

e. Have you seen my pet dog? or Do you know where my pet dog is?

f. How many books do you have, Bharat?

g. Does your father cook every day or once a week?

h. What is the weather forecast for tomorrow, teacher?

C. Complete the conversation below with suitable questions.

Pristine: .................

Mr. Waiba: I live in Dhadingbensi.

Mr. Waiba: .................

Pristine: I am sixteen.

Pristine: ...................

Mr. Waiba: Yes, I went to school.

Waiba: ...................

Pristine: My interests? I don't have any really.

Mr. Waiba: .......................

Pristine: It's Neelakantha Secondary School.

Pristin: ...:.................................

Mr. Waiba: Nothing. I like everything about my school.

Answer

Pristine: Where do you live?

Mr. Waiba: I live in Dhadingbensi.

Mr. Waiba: How old are you?

Pristine: I am sixteen.

Pristine: Did you go to school?

Mr. Waiba: Yes, I went to school.

Waiba: What are your interests or hobbies?

Pristine: My interests? I don't have any really.

Mr. Waiba: What is the name of your school?

Pristine: It's Neelakantha Secondary School.

Pristin: Is there anything you dislike about your school?

Mr. Waiba: Nothing. I like everything about my school.

Writing I

Write a review of a film you have recently watched. You can use the text in Reading I as a model.

Answer

Title of the movie: Jhola

Director: Yadav Kumar Bhattarai

Producers: Raj Timalsina, Ram Gopal Thapa and Sushil Shah

Starring: Garima Panta, Desh Bhakta Khanal, Sujal Nepal, Laxmi Giri and Deepak Chhetri

Genre: Social

Duration: 90 minutes

Language: Nepali

Release Date: 7 December 2013

'Jhola' is a Nepali film based on Krishna Dharawasi's short story "Jhola". It has depicted Nepali society about the Sati tradition that was prevalent until the 1920s. The film has beautifully presented the issues of violence against women. "Has Nepalese society really passed through such inhuman tradition?" is the question every youngster wonders about.

The plot develops with the death of Garima's husband in which she has to immolate herself upon her husband's death, typically on his funeral pyre. She is supposed to be burnt alive with the dead body of her husband according to the tradition. However, she escapes the fire and hides in a cave. The help of her son fascinates the audience.

Almost all the scenes seem realistic and historical. Traditional tools like dhiki, janto, madaani, etc. give a traditional look to the film. Similarly, traditional lights like ranko, diyalo and fire place represent ancient environment to the spectators. In addition to Sati tradition, the movie also touches Kamara Kamari (a kind of slavery) tradition. What a beautiful cinematography it is! I think costumes of the artists and the leaf music in traditional tunes touch the heart of every one present in the cinema hall. Garima's natural appearance, her role and her acting are spellbinding and add to the beauty of the movie.

This is a must watch movie. Don't miss it.

 

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