In the satirical short story "Mrs. Packletide's Tiger" by Saki, the protagonist, Mrs. Packletide, becomes envious of Loona Bimberton, who has been boasting about her recent experience of being carried eleven miles by an Algerian aviator. To outshine Loona, Mrs. Packletide decides she must .................................
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It was Mrs. Packletide’s pleasure and intention that she should shoot a tiger. Not that the lust to kill had suddenly descended on her or that she felt that she would leave India safer and more wholesome than she had found it, with one fraction less of wild beast per million of inhabitants.
a. Why did Mrs. Packletide want to kill a tiger?
b. Was she successful in killing the tiger?
c. What kind of lady was Mrs. Packletide?
a. Mrs. Packletide wanted to kill a tiger because she desired to outshine Loona Bimberton, who had recently been carried eleven miles in an aeroplane by an Algerian aviator and talked of nothing else.
b. Mrs. Packletide did not directly kill the tiger. The tiger died due to heart failure caused by the sudden report of her rifle, accelerated by senile decay. However, she took credit for the kill, and the villagers played along for the reward of a thousand rupees.
c. Mrs. Packletide was a competitive and superficial lady. Her driving force was not a genuine interest in hunting or a passion for wildlife but rather a rivalry with Loona Bimberton. Her actions were focused on gaining attention and praise, exemplified by her plans to host a lavish party with the tiger skin.
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Mrs. Packletide had already designed in her mind the tiger-claw brooch that she was going to give Loona Bimberton on her next birthday. In a world that is supposed to be chiefly swayed by hunger and by love Mrs. Packletide was an exception, her movements and motives were largely governed by dislike of Loona Bimberton.
a. What plan did Mrs. Packletide make to outshine Mrs. Bimberton?
b. Why did she want to gift Loona Bimberton a tiger-claw brooch?
c. What was Mrs. Bimberton’s reaction when she got the tiger-claw brooch?
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Why did Mrs Packletide want to shoot a tiger?
Mrs Packletide wanted to shoot a tiger due to her rivalry with Loona Bimberton, who had recently gained fame for being carried for eleven miles in an aeroplane by an Algerian aviator. She wanted to outshine her by securing a tiger skin and press photographs of her achievement, which she believed would make her the centre of attention and conversation. Her decision was not driven by a desire for the thrill of the hunt but by her dislike of Loona Bimberton.
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Unlock now 🔓Why did Mrs Packletide invite Loona Bimberton to the luncheon party when we are told that Packletide’s movements and motives were largely governed by the dislike of Loona Bimberton?
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Unlock now 🔓How did Louisa Mebbin use her knowledge about the tiger’s death to her advantage?
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Unlock now 🔓Do you think the story was humorous? What, in your opinion, made the story funny, the characters and their motivations, such as Mrs Packletides’ childish and trivial priorities, or the events like the hunt of the tiger?
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Unlock now 🔓List the virtues and flaws of the characters given in the table below. Also, write the instances from the story that justify them.
Miss Mebbin Virtues: __________________ Instances:
Flaws: __________________ Instances:
Mrs Packletide Virtues: __________________ Instances
Flaws: __________________ Instances
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Read the expressions given below and put them in the correct column.
only choice | false pretence | uncommonly rare | awfully good |
terms and conditions | null and viod | deafening silence | added bonus |
seriously funny | free gift | burning fire | open secret |
old news | bittersweet | sad misfortune | clearly misunderstood |
Pleonasm | Oxymoron |
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Pleonasm: only choice, uncommonly rare, awfully good, terms and conditions, null and void, deafening silence, added bonus, free gift, burning fire, old news, sad misfortune, clearly misunderstood
Oxymoron: false pretence, seriously funny, open secret, bittersweet
Fill in the blanks with pleonasm or oxymora from the above table.
a. It was the dead of the night, no one uttered a word; there was a …………………………… all around. (oxymoron)
b. Who made these? These cookies are …………………………… . (oxymoron)
c. According to the law, obtaining money through …………………………… is a punishable crime. (pleonasm)
d. You are not allowed to talk about it although everybody knows it, It’s an …………………………… .
(oxymoron)
e. As an …………………………… I got a backstage pass with the tickets I bought. (pleonasm)
f. These fossils are not found anywhere else in the world, they are ……………………………. (pleonasm)
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a. I can tell from my past experience that our team will win. ……………………………
b. I sawt the fire with my own eyes. ……………………………
c. I can definitely see some positive improvement in my health. ……………………………
d. There was a time when the photocopier machine was thought of as a
novel innovation. ……………………………
e. We will head up north from the base camp. ……………………………
f. Please read the terms and conditions before signing the document. ……………………………
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cut enjoy prepare teach behave blame
a. The students were not …………………………… themselves in the bus. ………………
The athlete ……………………….. very unprofessionally at the sports meet. ………………
b. The men were told to ………………………… a fire for the feast. ………………
The men were told to ………………………….. themselves for the battle. ………………
c. I hope you ………………………… the party last night. ………………
I hope you ………………………… yourselves at the party last night. ………………
d. He ……………………………. Himself how to paint. ………………
No one ……………… him how to paint. ………………
e. Everybody ………………………… the bus driver for getting late. ………………
The bus driver ………………………… himself for getting late. ………………
f. The boy …………………………… himself while rehearsing for the play. ………………
The boy …………………………… his finger while rehearsing for the play. ………………
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reflexive verbs: check treat have avail ask tire
reflexive pronouns: themselves yourself himself ourselves itself
a. The movie was a blast, we all enjoyed it thoroughly.
b. The man was about to hit his friend in anger, but he stopped in time.
c. They used the opportunity to go to the concert.
d. The dog went to sleep after it was exhausted.
e. Think about your mistakes and try to find out why you made them.
f. After we won the tournament, we went to the best restaurant in the city and had a hearty
dinner.
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a. nature + -al = ……………………. | j. hurry + -ing = ……………………. |
b. v n (‘a’ sound) | k. portray + -al = ……………………. |
c. f r c e | l. p e r c v e |
d. r e c p t | m. live + -ing = ……………………. |
e. advantage + -ous = ……………………. | n. n g h (‘a’ sound) |
f. laboratory + -es = ……………………. | o. grouchy + -ed = ……………………. |
g. p r s t | p. queue + -ed = ……………………. |
h. fertile + -ity = ……………………. | q. oblique + -ness = ……………………. |
i. beauty + - ful = …………………… | r. employ + -er = ……………………. |
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a. Things are slightly merryer on the other side of the road. …………………….
b. You will forfied the match if you are late. …………………….
c. The argument went on for more than an hour. …………………….
d. The weather is very changeable in this part of the country. …………………….
e. The novel is a certifyable hit around the world. …………………….
f. The general made an utterly mystifying decision on the last day of the battle.
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About the Author - Mrs Packletide's Tiger | WOW English | Class 8 Literature | English
Hector Hugh Munro (1870-1916), better known by his pen name Saki, was a British author and satirist known for his witty and humorous short stories. Born in British Burma, Saki was sent to England as a child to live with his grandmother and aunts, who heavily influenced his later writings. He served in the police force in Burma before turning to a career in writing.
Saki's works often focus on the Edwardian era's social mores, providing a satirical and critical view of the British upper class. His writing style is marked by its wit, irony, and sharp observations, which he employs to expose hypocrisy and absurdity in society. His stories often feature surprise endings and dark humour, making them entertaining and thought-provoking.
Some of Saki's most famous works include the short story collections "Reginald," "Reginald in Russia," "The Chronicles of Clovis," "Beasts and Super-Beasts," and "The Toys of Peace." Unfortunately, Saki's life was cut short when he was killed in action during World War I. However, his works continue to be celebrated and enjoyed by readers who appreciate his unique blend of humour and insight.
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Themes - Mrs Packletide's Tiger | WOW English | Class 8 Literature | English
Jealousy and Envy:
The story revolves around Mrs. Packletide's jealousy of Loona Bimberton's recent accomplishments. This jealousy drives her to go to great lengths to outshine Loona, which in turn exposes her own vanity and the shallow nature of her desires.
One-upmanship:
The theme of one-upmanship....
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The plot of "Mrs. Packletide's Tiger" revolves around the main character, Mrs. Packletide, who is driven by jealousy and envy of her acquaintance, Loona Bimberton. To outshine Loona's recent accomplishment, Mrs. Packletide decides to
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"The compelling motive for her sudden deviation towards the footsteps of Nimrod was the fact that Loona Bimberton had recently been carried eleven miles in an aeroplane by an Algerian aviator, and talked of nothing else."
This line is important because it reveals the driving force behind Mrs. Packletide's desire to hunt a tiger. It highlights her jealousy....
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- Deviation: A change from the usual or expected course of action.
Meaning: Moving away from what is normal or expected. - Nimrod: A legendary biblical figure is known as a great hunter.
Meaning: A skilled hunter.....
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