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    THE ENEMY BY PEARL S BUCK

    q Character Sketch of Sadao


    Dedicated surgeon and doctor, has fellow feeling and
    kindness for people in distress
    Conflict between duty as a doctor and duty as a Japanese
    prejudiced against the white man, afraid of being called a
    traitor
    Shelters the enemy and saves his life.
    Out of loyalty to his country, informs the General
    helps the white man escape
    q Character Sketch of Hana
    Balanced woman, stands with her husband
    Responsible - washes prisoner, treats him respectfully
    Dignified and graceful about servants leaving the house
    helped Sadao in the operation
    administers anesthesia to the prisoner
    q American Soldier Tom
    Hardly 17, taken prisoner
    Escaped, but shot at the back
    suffered torture and hunger
    Wounded, bleeding was in great pain, lay unconscious
    Strong will-power
    Full of gratitude towards Dr. Sadao
    q The General
    Selfish, thinks of only his treatment
    had faith in Sadaos skill as a doctor
    Promises to send private assassins to get rid of the prisoner
    Careless forgot to send assassins
    ruthless- used to beat wife at home

    q Reaction of Servants
    Dont agree with the idea of helping an enemy
    Yumi refused to wash the white man
    Gardener felt Sadao should have let the soldier die
    Thought sea and gods would take revenge if Sadao saved
    the soldier
    felt Sadao was proud of his skill and used it irresponsibly
    left the house till the time the prisoner stayed there.
    q How Sadao helped the soldier escape
    Put food and extra clothing in the boat.
    Directed him to row to an uninhabited island
    Asked him to wait for a Korean fishing boat
    Told him to catch fish but eat it raw
    Gave him his flash light
    Told him to flash the torch twice if food ran out and one
    flash if he was alright
    Gave him Japanese clothes and covered his hair with a black
    cloth.
    Short Answer Type Questions
    Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words each.
    (2 Marks each)
    1. Why did Sadao wait before falling in love with Hana?
    2. Give two reasons why Sadao was not sent abroad with the
    troops.
    3. What do you learn about Sadaos father from the story The
    Enemy?
    4. In which condition did Sadao and Hana find the man? How
    did they establish his identity?
    5. What superstitious beliefs of the servants made them
    oppose Sadaos decision to give shelter to the injured man?
    6. Why did Sadao decide to treat the injured man?

    7. What did the servants think about Sadaos sheltering an


    enemy?
    8. What message did the messenger from the palace deliver to
    Dr. Sadao?
    9. How did Hana react to the servants leaving the house?
    10. What plan did the General suggest to get rid of the
    prisoner?
    11. Why couldnt the Generals plan of eliminating the
    prisoner succeed?
    12. What things did Sadao provide for the wounded prisoner
    on the boat?
    13. What medical aid did Dr. Sadao give the man who had
    been washed ashore in front of his house?
    Long Answer Type Questions
    Answer the following in 125-150 words. (7 Marks each)
    1. Dr. Sadao and Hana rise above man made divisions to serve
    the nobler cause of humanity. Discuss with reference to the
    story.
    2. What efforts were made by Dr. Sadao and Hana to save the
    life of the injured man?
    3. Hana plays an instrumental role in saving the life of the
    injured prisoner. Give an account of her role in the light of
    this statement.
    4. How did the servants react to the efforts made by Sadao
    and Hana to save the prisoners life?
    5. What conflict of duties does Dr. Sadao face? How does he
    resolve them?

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