Chapter 3 – The Selfish Giant Solutions
Question - 11 : - Describe their second meeting after a long interval.
Answer - 11 : -
One winter morning, the Giant looked out of the window as he knew that Spring was sleeping and the flowers were taking rest. He wondered if he would ever meet the little boy again whom he loved so dearly. Suddenly while rubbing his eyes, he noticed a wonderful sight. In the farthest corner of the garden, there was a tree that was covered with lovely white blossoms. Its branches were golden and silver fruit hung down from them. Just underneath the tree, there stood the little boy whom he had loved so dearly and was eagerly waiting for him. The Giant quickly ran down the stairs of his house in great joy and hastened towards the garden to reach out to the child. But when he noticed the nail imprints on the little boy’s hands and feet, he got angry and asked him who caused him such injury. He said that he would avenge and slay the person whoever caused the little one so much pain and injury. Hearing this, the child told the Giant that these were the wounds of love. The little boy further added that as the Giant was kind enough to allow him to play in his garden, he had come to take the Giant along with him to his garden in Paradise.
Question - 12 : - The Giant lay dead, all covered with white blossoms. What does this sentence indicate about the once selfish Giant?
Answer - 12 : -
“The Giant lay dead, all covered with white blossoms.” The sentence indicates that the Giant was blessed to live in Paradise after his death. As he was no longer selfish and cruel, he was covered with white blossoms in his garden. The white blossoms indicated that the Giant had a peaceful death.
Question - 13 : - The little child’s hands arid feet had marks of nails. Who does the child remind you of? Give a reason for your answer.
Answer - 13 : -
The marks of nails on the little child’s hands reminds us of Jesus Christ. When the Giant met the child for the second time, he noticed the imprints of nails on the little boy’s palms and feet. This made the Giant angry and he cried out loudly asking who had done such harm to the little boy. If we remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, it reminds us that there were similar nail imprints on his palms and feet. He had sacrificed his life for the sake of humanity and he had also forgiven those who caused him such pain and dishonour. Similarly, the little boy in the story told the Giant that these marks were the wounds of love.
Question - 14 : - Is there something like this garden near where you live? Would you like one (without the Giant perhaps) and why? What would you do to keep it in good shape?
Answer - 14 : -
Yes, there is a park near my house. The park has huge trees which bear beautiful flowers and fruits on it. There is a jogging track in the park where people come for morning strolls and evening brisk walks. There is a swing and a slide in the middle of the park where children of the neighbourhood come and play with each other. I love gardening and I have planted few saplings recently and water them whenever I go to the garden. I also try to ensure nobody tramps over the plants or grass unnecessarily.