Nephews - Roots and Wings - Class 8 - English

(i) Vallance was sitting on a bench in the park. He neither have any money left with nor any place to go. (ii) No, he didn’t have any money as he had been disinherited by his uncle who had stopped sending his allowance. (iii) The last 100 dollars he give to the police officer as a fine of over speeding.

The line "The more possessions one has, the more worried one is" means that when people have more things, they tend to feel more anxious and stressed. This can be because they are afraid of losing or damaging their possessions, or because they feel pressure to maintain and manage their belongings.

In the story "Nephews," the two nephews, Vallance and Ide, rely on their uncle's money to live. When they lose that financial support, they become afraid and uncertain about their future. This shows how having material possessions can lead to worry and insecurity.

In a broader sense, this line suggests that the pursuit of wealth and possessions can actually make people unhappy. It implies that the more things someone has, the more they worry about losing or taking care of those things. This can prevent them from experiencing true happiness and contentment.

When discussing this line in class, students can share their own experiences or examples from books, movies, or real life to support or challenge the idea. It can also be helpful to talk about alternative perspectives on wealth and possessions, such as minimalism or the concept of "having enough," to encourage critical thinking about the role of possessions in our lives and how they can impact our happiness and well-being.