The Fight Flashcards
In what way is the forest pool different from the one which Ranjit knew in Rajputana desert?
The forest pool was fresh, cold, and appealing, whereas the pool in the Rajputana desert was tacky, muddy, and covered, with buffaloes in it and women washing clothes.
The other boy asked Ranjit to explain himself. What did he expect Ranjit to say? Was he, in your opinion, right or wrong to ask this?
He expected Ranjit to apologize and leave the pool immediately. In my opinion, he was wrong to ask this because the pool was in the forest, not his private property.
Between Ranji and the other boy who was trying to start a quarrel? Give a reason for your answer.
The other boy was trying to start a quarrel. Ranji did not say anything when he saw the boy. It was the boy who asked Ranjit to explain himself. Ranjit was open to being friends and even invited the boy to swim with him. However, the boy claimed the pool was his and started a fight by calling himself a warrior.
“Then we will have to continue the fight,” said the other. What made him say that? Did the fight continue? If not, why?
The boy said that they would have to continue the fight because Ranji refused to leave the pool. However, the fight did not continue because neither of them took the initiative to carry it on. The other boy suggested continuing the fight the next day if Ranji still had the courage to return to the pool.
What is it that Ranji finds difficult to explain at home?
Ranji finds it difficult to explain the injuries he got, including the cuts and bruises on his face, legs, and arms. It was hard for him to hide that he had been involved in a fight.
Ranji sees his adversary in the bazaar. What does he wish to do? What does he actually do?
When Ranji sees his adversary in the bazaar, he wishes he could turn away and look somewhere else. He also wishes he could throw a lemonade bottle at his enemy. However, he actually stands still and scowls at the other boy, choosing not to start a fight in the bazaar.
Ranji is not eager for a second fight. Why does he go back to the pool then?
Ranji reluctantly goes back to the pool on the second day because he was not interested in another fight, but he knew that to gain the other boy’s respect, he had to confront him. His body was still aching from the first fight, but he didn’t refuse the challenge. As long as he fought, he felt he had the right to the pool in the forest.
Who was the better swimmer? How do you know it?
Ranji was the better swimmer. When the other boy mocked him and said he wouldn’t be able to swim across the pool, Ranji dove into the water and swam to the other end. The boy was surprised to see how well Ranji could dive and swim underwater and asked him to teach him.
What surprised the warrior?
The warrior, Suraj, was surprised to see Ranji’s skill at swimming underwater. He hadn’t expected Ranji to be such a proficient swimmer.
Now that they are at the pool, why don’t they continue the fight?
They don’t continue the fight in the pool because they realize they have similar qualities. Instead of fighting, they talk about things they like and promise to help each other improve their swimming skills. They become friends and develop mutual understanding.
What, according to you, makes the two adversaries turn into good friends in a matter of minutes? Explain it as you have understood it.
The two adversaries turned into good friends because they recognized and appreciated each other’s skills. The other boy saw how well Ranji dived and swam underwater, and he forgot about their previous fight. He asked Ranji to teach him these skills. In return, Ranji wanted to help the boy and, noticing his physique, promised to help him become a wrestler. This mutual respect and willingness to help each other made them good friends.
