12 Questions
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?
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?
October seemed longer than other months because it was a kind month.
What was the significance of the word 'mellow' in the text?
In the text, 'mellow' described the soft and gentle quality of the sunlight on the hills.
What did the villagers think of Binya's umbrella despite its condition?
The villagers still admired Binya's umbrella as the prettiest in the village.
Does the name 'Ram Bharosa' suit the character?
No, the name 'Ram Bharosa' does not suit the character, as he is not trustworthy.
How did Ram Bharosa plan to obtain the blue umbrella?
Rajaram offered to steal it for him
Describe the condition of Binya's blue umbrella as the story progresses.
Turned pale milky blue and was patched in several places
Explain the significance of October in the story as compared to other months.
It was a kind month, with warm and gentle breeze, making everyone contented
What did the word 'mellow' describe in the hills during early October?
The sunlight on the green hills
Why was Ram Bharosa unhappy despite the pleasant atmosphere in October?
He desperately wanted Binya's blue umbrella
Discuss the significance of the name 'Ram Bharosa' in relation to his character.
No, the name does not suit him as he is untrustworthy and resorts to stealing
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.
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.
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