Answer in 100-120 words.
Valli was sensitive, but at the same time, she was fearless and quite determined. Think of another character from your text book, who displayed similar character traits.
Compare and contrast the lives of Valli and the other character, that you have chosen from the text of Two Stories about Flying.
You may begin this way.
The characters who are fearless and determined from two texts are Valli and ______.
(Reference : Madam Rides a Bus & Two Stories about Flying)
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Model Answer
The characters who are fearless and determined from two texts are Valli and the young seagull (from His First Flight).
Similarities: Both Valli and the young seagull were curious and longed to experience something new — Valli desired a bus ride, while the seagull longed to fly. Both showed determination to overcome their fear and achieve their goal. Both were sensitive to their surroundings and observed everything keenly.
Differences: Valli was a real, practical child who carefully planned her journey — saving sixty paise, resisting temptations, and timing her trip precisely. The seagull, however, acted on instinct when hunger pushed him off the ledge. Valli acted independently and with full awareness; the seagull needed external motivation. Valli's journey was a conscious, deliberate adventure, while the seagull's first flight was driven by desperation.
Both ultimately triumphed through courage and determination.
Source: Madam Rides the Bus, Chapter 7; Two Stories about Flying, Chapter 3
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Explanation
- The question asks you to compare AND contrast — examiners look for both similarities and differences clearly stated.
- The young seagull (His First Flight) is the most natural choice since it is from the paired chapter Two Stories about Flying mentioned in the question.
- Keep similarities and differences distinct — don't mix them.
- Valli's traits from the passage: thrifty, determined, independent, planned carefully, resisted temptations.
- Stay within 120–150 words; this answer is approximately 130 words.
- The opening line format is given in the question — always use it as instructed.