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Why does Binya always carry the umbrella?
Why does Binya always carry the umbrella?
Binya always carries the umbrella because it is the prettiest umbrella in the village.
What did the mellow sunlight on the hills resemble?
What did the mellow sunlight on the hills resemble?
The mellow sunlight on the hills resembled the limes on the small tree in front of Binya's home.
How did October differ from other months in the story?
How did October differ from other months in the story?
October seemed longer than other months because it was a kind month.
What was the significance of the word 'mellow' in the text?
What was the significance of the word 'mellow' in the text?
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What did the villagers think of Binya's umbrella despite its condition?
What did the villagers think of Binya's umbrella despite its condition?
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Does the name 'Ram Bharosa' suit the character?
Does the name 'Ram Bharosa' suit the character?
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How did Ram Bharosa plan to obtain the blue umbrella?
How did Ram Bharosa plan to obtain the blue umbrella?
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Describe the condition of Binya's blue umbrella as the story progresses.
Describe the condition of Binya's blue umbrella as the story progresses.
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Explain the significance of October in the story as compared to other months.
Explain the significance of October in the story as compared to other months.
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What did the word 'mellow' describe in the hills during early October?
What did the word 'mellow' describe in the hills during early October?
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Why was Ram Bharosa unhappy despite the pleasant atmosphere in October?
Why was Ram Bharosa unhappy despite the pleasant atmosphere in October?
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Discuss the significance of the name 'Ram Bharosa' in relation to his character.
Discuss the significance of the name 'Ram Bharosa' in relation to his character.
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Study Notes
Setting
- The story takes place in the hills where Binya lives, during early October, when the rains were coming to an end.
- The atmosphere is described as mellow, with warm and gentle breezes, and a pleasant scent of pine.
Characters
- Binya is the main character, who traded her leopard-claw pendant with a tourist for a blue umbrella.
- Ram Bharosa is the owner of a tea shop, who desperately wants the umbrella.
- Rajaram is the boy who works in Ram Bharosa's tea shop and offers to steal the umbrella for him.
- Bijju is a character who is mentioned as having happy days, coming home from school, munching on roasted corn.
The Umbrella
- The blue umbrella is the central object of the story, and is described as the prettiest umbrella in the village.
- Binya always carries the umbrella with her wherever she goes.
- The umbrella has turned a pale milky blue, and is patched in several places, but it is still admired by everyone.
Events
- Ram Bharosa agrees to have Rajaram steal the umbrella for him, but the theft does not go as planned.
- Binya still has the umbrella, and Ram Bharosa remains unhappy.
Names and Meanings
- 'Bharosa' means trust, and Ram Bharosa's name is ironic, given his untrustworthy behavior.
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Test your understanding of the relationship dynamics in 'The Blue Umbrella' by Ruskin Bond. Explore the consequences of a trade involving a blue umbrella and a leopard-claw pendant in the hills.
