Notes For All Chapters – Kumarbharati English Class 9
A Synopsis – The Swiss Family Robinson
Introduction
Written by Johann David Wyss.
Adventure novel teaching self-reliance, teamwork, and survival skills.
Includes lessons on natural sciences, farming, and mathematics.
Survival on the Island
1. Shipwreck and Arrival
Family: William, Elizabeth, Fritz, Ernest, Jack, Franz.
Storm wrecks ship, other passengers escape.
Family builds a raft from barrels, carries food, tools, and weapons.
Dogs Turk and Juno swim along.
2. First Home – Tent on the Beach
Grass bedding, basic shelter.
Found large gourds to make bowls and spoons.
3. Second Home – Treehouse
Safer from wild animals.
Used ropes and bamboo ladder to climb.
Learned geometry to measure tree height.
4. Third Home – Cave House
Needed a strong winter home.
Dug a cave into a rock, made windows, fireplace, oil lamp.
5. Fourth Home – House Between Four Trees
Elephants destroyed crops; they moved again.
Built house on four strong trees for safety.
Life on the Island
- Farming: Grew corn, melons, pumpkins, cucumbers.
- Exploration: Found a rubber-producing plant.
- Defenses: Built barriers to protect crops.
Rescue of Jenny Montrose
- Fritz found a message tied to an albatross.
- Rescued Jenny Montrose, a stranded Englishwoman.
Family’s Decision
- After 10 years, a British ship arrived.
- Fritz, Franz, and Jenny left for Europe.
- William, Elizabeth, Ernest, and Jack stayed.
- Father gave his journals to be published.
Key Lessons
- Survival Skills – Using intelligence and resources.
- Family Unity – Supporting each other.
- Problem-Solving – Creating shelter, food, and tools.
- Helping Others – Rescuing Jenny.
- Making Wise Choices – Deciding between staying or leaving.
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