The Turkish Judge - Grade 6 English Literature PDF

Academic Year 2024-25 The Turkish Judge - Prose Grade 6 English Literature I] Activity 1: Character Analysis L.O: To analyze the character traits by recalling the strategies learned earlier Instructions: Fill in the table below with traits, actions,...

Academic Year 2024-25 The Turkish Judge - Prose Grade 6 English Literature I] Activity 1: Character Analysis L.O: To analyze the character traits by recalling the strategies learned earlier Instructions: Fill in the table below with traits, actions, and motivations of each character. Character Traits Key Actions Motivations/Goals Caliph Fair, just, curious Travels disguised in the To see how justice is streets, brings a beggar served in his country to the cadi for justice Cadi (Judge) Beggar Oil Merchant Writer II] Vocabulary Building cadi- ​ ​ a judge caliph- ​ ​ the head of a state steed- ​ ​ a horse to ride on lame- ​ ​ unable to walk well due to an injury implored- ​​ asked somebody to do something in an anxious way dismounting- ​ getting off (a horse) porter- ​ ​ a person whose job is carrying people’s bags and other load witnesses-​​ people who have seen something happen and are ​ ​ ​ able to describe it to other people English Literature-Prose stern- ​ ​ serious false-swearing- ​lying ingratitude-​ the state of not feeling or showing that one is grateful for something courtesy- ​​ polite behavior that shows respect for other people righteous- ​ morally right and good beyond compare- so good that nothing can be compared to it III Reference to context. A.​“What sort of way is that to render justice?” said the caliph to himself. 1.​ Who was rendering justice? Ans. The Cadi of Bassora was rendering justice. 2.​ What was strange about the way justice was done? Ans. The Cadi did not ask too many questions and dismissed the case until the next day. The Caliph found this as a strange way to render justice. B ‘I raised him from a colt, and we love each other as brothers. If my horse is taken from me, what shall I do?’ 1.​ Who said this and to whom? Ans. The beggar said this to the Cadi. 2.​ Was the speaker telling the truth? Explain. Ans. No, the beggar was lying to the Cadi. The horse in fact belonged to the Caliph. English Literature-Prose  3.​ How did the Cadi decide if the speaker was telling the truth? Ans. The Cadi observed the horse’s reaction to the Caliph and the beggar. The horse did not react when the beggar passed by the stable. But the horse raised his head and neighed when he saw the Caliph, as he would only when a loved master approaches. IV] Read, Reflect and Respond 1.​ Do you think the Caliph did the right thing by taking the old man to the Cadi? What would you have done had you been in the Caliph’s place? Ans. The Caliph wanted to teach the old man a lesson and he also wanted to see how the Cadi gives justice to his people. Thus, the Caliph did the right thing by taking the old man to the Cadi. (I would have done the same thing as the Caliph, and would have approached the Cadi for justice). 2.​ How did the Cadi solve the case of the writer and the tailor? Ans. On examining the ‘Book of Learning’, the Cadi realised that the pages most used were those on which duties of writers and scholars were set forth. The Cadi thus realised that the book rightfully belonged to the writer. 3.​ In your opinion, what are the qualities that a judge should have? Did the Cadi possess them? Ans. A good judge should have several important qualities: 1. Fairness: A judge should treat everyone equally and make decisions based on the law, not on personal feelings. 2. Wisdom: A judge needs to be wise and understand the laws and how they apply to different situations. 3. Integrity: A judge should be honest and have strong moral principles, always doing what is right. 4. Patience: A good judge listens carefully to everyone involved and takes the time to understand each case. 5. Knowledge: A judge should know the laws very well and be able to explain them to others. English Literature-Prose Now, in "The Turkish Judge," the Cadi (which means judge in Turkish) does show many of these qualities. He tries to be fair and listens to both sides of the story. He also uses wisdom to understand the situation deeply and makes a decision that is thoughtful. His integrity shines through because he wants to do what is right for everyone involved. So, yes, the Cadi possesses many of the qualities that a good judge should have! 4.​ How did the Caliph reward the Cadi? Do you think the Cadi deserved that reward? Ans. In "The Turkish Judge," the Caliph rewards the Cadi for his wisdom and fairness in handling a tricky case. After seeing how the Cadi listened carefully to both sides, made a thoughtful decision, and showed integrity, the Caliph was impressed. As a reward, he gives the Cadi a special gift or honor, recognizing the good work he did.I believe the Cadi truly deserved that reward! He handled the situation really well by being fair and wise. He showed that he cared about justice and made sure everyone felt heard. So, it's great that the Caliph recognized his hard work and the important qualities he displayed! ************************************* English Literature-Prose