Author: . Answer in a paragraph in about words each. a) Trace the bond of friendship between Baldwin and Gresham. Explain why Baldwin wished to attribute some credit to his friend.
b) How did Martha and John react when they came to know that Baldwin had rejected the generous offer made by Gresham? c) Is Baldwin really honest or does he maintain his honesty fearing criticism? Why do you say so? d) Sketch the character of: i) Robert Baldwin ii) John Gresham.
e) Who do you think exhibits true friendship–Baldwin or Gresham? Justify your answer. 12th - - The Hour of Truth Page . IDIOMS An idiom is an expression in English language that has a special meaning of its own.
It cannot be understood from the meanings of the individual words. Here are a few idioms that you came across in the play you have just read. For e.g. ‘I told him he would have to make good.’ The idiom ‘to make good’ means ‘to compensate for a wrongdoing’.
Now match the idioms under column A with their meanings in column B: A. IDIOMS B. MEANINGS save one’s skin a sudden unexpected event or news make both ends meet to be the most powerful a bolt out of a clear sky viewed with suspicion and distrust go to grave to protect oneself from difficulty have the whip hand manage one’s expenses within one’s income under a cloud to exit the world a) Imagine you are Baldwin and your partner is Gresham. Try your best to persuade your partner to confess the truth.
Build a conversation describing how both of you would react in such a situation. Work in pairs. b) ‘A friend in need is a friend indeed’. Does this hold good in all situations?
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