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Vistas Class 12 Summary

The document provides summaries of eight literary works studied in Class 12 English, highlighting key plots and themes. Each summary encapsulates the essence of the story, focusing on themes such as escapism, fate, environmental awareness, and social issues like discrimination. The works range from fiction to personal narratives, illustrating diverse human experiences and moral dilemmas.

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Vistas Class 12 Summary

The document provides summaries of eight literary works studied in Class 12 English, highlighting key plots and themes. Each summary encapsulates the essence of the story, focusing on themes such as escapism, fate, environmental awareness, and social issues like discrimination. The works range from fiction to personal narratives, illustrating diverse human experiences and moral dilemmas.

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Vistas - Class 12 English Summary

1. The Third Level - Jack Finney


Summary:
Charley, a man from New York, discovers a mysterious third level at Grand Central Station, which
serves as a gateway to the past. He wishes to escape modern life's stress and travel to the peaceful
world of 1894. However, it is later revealed that his psychiatrist friend, Sam, also finds his way to the
past.
Theme:
- Escapism from reality
- Time travel and psychological illusion

2. The Tiger King - Kalki


Summary:
A king hears a prophecy that a tiger will cause his death. To defy fate, he kills 99 tigers but
unknowingly spares the 100th one. Ironically, he dies due to a splinter from a wooden tiger, proving
destiny's power.
Theme:
- Fate vs free will
- Arrogance and irony

3. Journey to the End of the Earth - Tishani Doshi


Summary:
The author narrates her experience of traveling to Antarctica, where she realizes the impact of
climate change. She explores Earth's past, present, and future through the pristine landscape of
Antarctica.
Theme:
- Environmental awareness
- Climate change and its consequences

4. The Enemy - Pearl S. Buck


Summary:
A Japanese doctor, Sadao, shelters an American enemy soldier during World War II. Despite being
a patriot, his humanity makes him treat the soldier, highlighting the conflict between duty and
compassion.
Theme:
- War and humanity
- Moral dilemma

5. Should Wizard Hit Mommy? - John Updike


Summary:
A father, Jack, tells his daughter Jo a bedtime story about Roger Skunk, who gets a pleasant smell
but later reverts to his natural odor. The story sparks a debate on whether parents always know
best.
Theme:
- Child's innocence vs adult perception
- Parent-child relationship

6. On the Face of It - Susan Hill


Summary:
A young boy, Derry, who has a burnt face, meets an old man, Mr. Lamb, who teaches him to
overcome self-pity and embrace life. Unfortunately, Derry later finds Mr. Lamb dead.
Theme:
- Disability and acceptance
- Overcoming self-doubt

7. Evans Tries an O-Level - Colin Dexter


Summary:
A cunning prisoner, Evans, plans a brilliant escape during an O-Level exam. Despite strict security,
he fools the police and proves his intelligence.
Theme:
- Crime and intelligence
- Deception and wit

8. Memories of Childhood (Two extracts)


1. The Cutting of My Long Hair - Zitkala-Sa
- A Native American girl suffers humiliation in a boarding school that forces her to adopt American
customs.
2. We Too Are Human Beings - Bama
- A Dalit girl realizes the harsh reality of caste discrimination and decides to fight for equality.
Theme:
- Racism and caste discrimination
- Identity and resistance

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