Notes For All Chapters – English Class 7
1. About the Author
- Jules Verne, a French writer, is called the “Father of Science Fiction.”
- He wrote about rockets, submarines, and space travel when such concepts were not known.
2. The Story
- Taken from Verne’s novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.”
- Describes a thrilling chase of a sea creature, thought to be a monster, by the ship Abraham Lincoln.
3. Key Terms Related to Ships
- Bow: The front part of a ship.
- Stern: The back part of a ship.
- Mast: A tall pole on the ship for holding sails.
- Deck: A flat area on a ship.
- Forecastle: The forward part of the deck.
- Afterdeck: An open area near the back.
- Starboard: The right side when facing forward.
- Port: The left side when facing forward.
- Yard: A pole across the mast to hang sails.
4. Key Characters
- Professor Aronnax: The narrator.
- Commander Farragut: The leader of the ship.
- Ned Land: A skilled harpooner.
5. Summary of Events
- The ship Abraham Lincoln encounters a glowing sea creature at night.
- The creature moves swiftly, circles the ship, and emits bright light, scaring the crew.
- The Commander decides to wait for daylight to take action.
- The crew remains alert throughout the night as the creature mimics the ship’s movements.
- Around midnight, the creature disappears, only to reappear later with a loud hiss.
- At dawn, the crew spots the creature again in the morning light.
- Ned Land sharpens his harpoon to prepare for the attack.
- The ship chases the creature at full speed, but the monster moves faster.
- Attempts to harm the creature:
- Cannon fire misses the target.
- Harpoons hit the creature but bounce off, showing it has armor-like protection.
- The monster retaliates by creating massive waves, damaging the ship.
- During the chaos, the narrator is thrown into the sea.
6. Descriptions of the Monster
- A glowing, fearsome creature with a long black body.
- Covered in armor-like skin.
- Emits light like a “blazing core.”
- Moves faster than the ship.
7. Important Events and Timeline
- Evening: The monster first appears, glowing brightly.
- Midnight: It disappears briefly but returns with a loud hiss.
- 2:00 a.m.: The light reappears five miles from the ship.
- Morning: The ship chases the monster unsuccessfully.
- 10:50 p.m.: The light reappears closer to the ship.
8. Lessons and Themes
- Curiosity and Fear: The crew’s curiosity about the monster clashes with their fear of the unknown.
- Human Ingenuity: The crew uses tools like cannons and harpoons but fails to overpower nature.
- Respect for Nature: The indestructible nature of the “monster” highlights the strength and mystery of the sea.
9. Vocabulary from the Chapter
- Unearthly: Strange and not of this world.
- Luminous: Bright and glowing.
- Fearsome: Very scary.
- Mimicked: Copied or imitated.
- Brandishing: Waving something in a threatening way.
- Torrent: A strong, fast-moving stream of water.
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