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    G. D.

    GOENKA PUBLIC SCHOOL, SECTOR 22, ROHINI


    LEARNING MODULE
    ENGLISH, CLASS X (SESSION: 2020-21)

    DATE: 16.03.2020

    BOOK: FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET

    CHAPTER 1: Triumph of Surgery, by James Herriot


    About the Author

    Outline of the story

    G. D. Goenka, Sec 22
    Special Treatment given to Tricki by Mrs. Pumphry

     Mid-meals including malt, cod-liver oil, Horlicks, etc.


     Cream cakes, chocolates
     Coats for different seasons- tweed coat, rain coat, etc.
     Different kinds of beds- day bed, night bed, etc.
     Different bowls for different meals- breakfast, lunch, supper, etc.
     Cushions, toys, rubber-rings
     During Tricki’s convalescing Mrs. Pumphrey sent two dozens of eggs
    everyday along with wine and brandy for his speedy recovery .

    Theme of the story

    The theme of the story is about the blind love which we possess for the one whom we love the
    most. Mrs. Pumphrey had no idea that her blind and extreme love for her dog Tricki took him to
    trouble. Excessive love made Tricki sick and became a reason for his illness. It can be concluded
    after reading the story that excessive love can take the form of extreme consequences.

    G. D. Goenka, Sec 22
    Character Traits:

    Mrs. Pumphrey

    rich/elite

    privileged possessive

    imprudent emotional

    Mrs.
    Pumphrey

    passionate compassionate

    distraught overdoting

    over
    pampering

    G. D. Goenka, Sec 22
    Dr. James Herriot

    Competent

    intelligent

    practical tactful

    judicious meticulous

    veterinary
    skilled farsighted
    surgeon

    G. D. Goenka, Sec 22
    Tricki Before and After the Treatment

    Before After
    Treatment Treatment
    fat, over
    nourished-like a little golden
    bloated sausage figure

    eyes-blood shot
    and rheumy flapping ears

    tongue-lolled
    flipping his tail
    from jaws

    listless hard muscled

    lazy lithe

    keeping up with
    trotted
    the pack of dogs

    stretching out in
    bouts of
    great
    vomitting
    enthusiasm

    couldn't even
    wag his tail

    took no interest
    in surroundings

    G. D. Goenka, Sec 22

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