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Q1. Why was the office boy frustrated? Who did he show his anger on?
The office boy was frustrated because he wanted to be a writer or actor but ended up doing only makeup work. He blamed Subbu for his failure, as he believed Subbu got ahead by flattery. So, he often showed his anger toward Subbu.
Q2. Who was Subbu’s principal?
Subbu’s principal was the boss of Gemini Studios, Mr. S.S. Vasan. Subbu always supported him, stayed by his side, and helped him solve problems in the studio. He was the most trusted and loyal worker of the boss.
Q3. Subbu is described as a many-sided genius. List four of his special abilities.
Subbu had many talents. He was a good poet, actor, story writer, and problem-solver. He was loyal to the boss and helped him in making movies. His creative ideas and cheerful nature made him successful in the film industry.
Q4. Why was the legal advisor referred to as the “opposite” by others?
The legal advisor was called the “opposite” because he did things that harmed instead of helping. Once, he secretly recorded an actress’s angry voice and played it back, which ruined her career. This strange action made people call him the opposite of what he was supposed to be.
Q5. What made the lawyer stand out from others at Gemini Studios?
The lawyer looked different from others at Gemini Studios because he wore western clothes like shirts and pants, while most others wore simple khadi. His formal dress and serious attitude made him stand out in the creative and casual environment of the studio.
Poets and Pancakes – Think As You Read
By: Asokamitran
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Q1. Why was the office boy frustrated? Who did he show his anger on?
Answer:
The office boy was frustrated because he had big dreams of becoming a writer or an actor, but ended up doing makeup work for crowd scenes in the studio. He believed he was more talented and educated than others, but his talent was not recognized. He blamed Subbu for this and showed his anger on him, thinking Subbu got ahead in life only by flattering the boss.
Q2. Who was Subbu’s principal?
Answer:
Subbu’s principal was the boss of Gemini Studios — Mr. S.S. Vasan. Subbu always stayed close to him, supported him in everything, and helped solve problems in the studio.
Q3. Subbu is described as a many-sided genius. List four of his special abilities.
Answer:
Subbu had many talents.
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He could write very good poetry.
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He was a good actor and could easily perform any role.
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He was very creative and gave many film ideas.
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He was loyal to his boss and helped manage film projects smoothly.
Q4. Why was the legal advisor referred to as the “opposite” by others?
Answer:
The legal advisor was called the “opposite” because he did things that were not expected of a legal officer. Once, he recorded a famous actress secretly and played it back to her. This ruined her career. Instead of helping, his actions created problems. That’s why people jokingly called him the opposite.
Q5. What made the lawyer stand out from others at Gemini Studios?
Answer:
Unlike others at the studio who wore khadi dhotis and shirts, the legal advisor wore pants, shirt, and sometimes a coat. His appearance and behavior were more formal and serious. This made him look different from the rest of the staff.
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Q1. Did the people at Gemini Studios have any particular political affiliations?
Answer:
No, the people at Gemini Studios didn’t support any specific political party. But they were mostly followers of Gandhi and wore khadi clothes. They didn’t like communism and supported the Moral Re-Armament group, which stood against communism.
Q2. Why was the Moral Re-Armament Army (MRA) welcomed at the studios?
Answer:
The MRA was welcomed because the people at the studio agreed with their anti-communist views. Also, the plays they performed were very professional and well-organized. The studio boss liked them and allowed them to use the studio for their shows.
Q3. Name one example to show that Gemini Studios was influenced by the plays staged by MRA.
Answer:
The play “Jotham Valley” performed by MRA had a big impact. Its influence could be seen in Tamil stage dramas for many years after the show.
Q4. Who was the boss of Gemini Studios?
Answer:
The boss of Gemini Studios was Mr. S.S. Vasan. He was also the founder and a respected film producer.
Q5. What caused the lack of communication between the Englishman and the people at Gemini Studios?
Answer:
The Englishman, poet Stephen Spender, spoke in complicated English. But most people at the studio only spoke Tamil and didn’t understand him. Because of this, they could not connect with what he said.
Q6. Why is the Englishman’s visit referred to as an unexplained mystery?
Answer:
No one at the studio knew who the Englishman really was or why he came. He gave a speech no one understood. For years, the visit remained a mystery. Later, the writer found out that he was Stephen Spender, a poet and editor of a famous magazine.
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Q1. Who was the English visitor at the studios?
Answer:
The English visitor was Stephen Spender, a famous English poet and editor.
Q2. How did the author discover who the English visitor to the studios was?
Answer:
The author found out years later when he read the name Stephen Spender as the editor of a magazine called The Encounter. He remembered the man who came to the studio and understood that it was him.
Q3. What does “The God that Failed” refer to?
Answer:
“The God that Failed” is a book written by six writers, including Stephen Spender. In the book, they talk about how they once believed in communism but later realized it was not what they thought — they felt disappointed and rejected it.
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