Level: BA/BBS | Lesson 47 The Great Answer (Fulton Oursler, USA 1893-1952)
Word Meanings
boarding house = a house where eating and sleeping facilities are provided
frontier = border
stubborn = obstinate
concentration camp = prisoner camp
board = get on
clasp = embrace
singular = very noticeable
errand = purpose
trail = way
confide = believe
desperate = extremely dangerous
strain = pain
frailest = weak
groan = expression of sorrow
compassionate = kind
expedition = journey
last ounce = last drop
Summary
This story took place when the second war frightened the people. The refugees wanted to go to America crossing the Spanish boarder. In the group of refugee, there were a young lady, and her four year old girl. They were helped by underground guide at night. These refugees were feeling from the secret German police. They arrived at a small village near the boarder of Spain. They stayed at a boarding house. They wanted to cross the border mountain into Spain and then go to America on Ship. The Spain police were not letting them go. There was also rumor that German police were soon to arrive there and they would be captured. The mother keeps her child on her bosom and prays the God. The same night a guide comes to escort her. While the refugees were climbing the mountain, the weak refugees felt tried and wept. But their leader encouraged them to go ahead. He asked other refugees to help the woman by carrying her child. When the refugees helped the boy, they became strong themselves. Then the next morning they reached their destination-Spain. The old men who carried the baby found new life, new strength and the new world of freedom.
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Four Levels of Interpretation
Literal Comprehension
This story took place when the second war frightened the people. The refugees wanted to go to America crossing the Spanish boarder. In the group of refugee, there were a young lady, and her four year old girl. They were helped by underground guide at night. These refugees were feeling from the secret German police. They arrived at a small village near the boarder of Spain. They stayed at a boarding house. They wanted to cross the border mountain into Spain and then go to America on Ship. The Spain police were not letting them go. There was also rumor that German police were soon to arrive there and they would be captured. The mother keeps her child on her bosom and prays the God. The same night a guide comes to escort her. While the refugees were climbing the mountain, the weak refugees felt tried and wept. But their leader encouraged them to go ahead. He asked other refugees to help the woman by carrying her child. When the refugees helped the boy, they became strong themselves. Then the next morning they reached their destination-Spain. The old men who carried the baby found new life, new strength and the new world of freedom.
Interpretation
During the Second World War many people became homeless and many people lost their lives. Many women became widows and they were compelled to leave their own houses and became refugees. This also shows even bravest and strongest people lose their confidence in the face of dangerous. Self confidence is key to success. He wants to convey the message that we should help the weak and needy people to please the God.
Critical Thinking
This story, in fact presents the miserable condition of ordinary people during the Second World War. Many people suffered much and lost their lives. But I don’t agree with the writer that he says there old men who helped the mother got strength and enjoyed much. How did they get and needy people and calling the name of the God.
Assimilation
When I read this story, it remained me about my own country Nepal. During the conflict between Maoists and the government. Nepalese people had also same plight. In a day time Nepalese armies used to search the house and at night time Maoists used to search the house. Many people were killed and many women became widows during the conflict. Many people left their birth place and went to their relatives as refugees. On the way to their destination Maoists as well as Nepalese armies gave trouble to ordinary Nepalese citizen.