Chapter 2: How the dog found himself a new master 🐶
Summary in English
🐶 Once upon a time in the animal kingdom, there was a dog 🐕 who was tired of his solitary life. He was fed up with wandering alone in search of food and constantly fearing stronger animals 🦁🐺.
😔 Feeling dissatisfied, he made a decision 🤔. He was on a mission to find a master 💪 who was the strongest being on Earth 🌍. His quest for the perfect master began!
🐺 At first, the dog became the faithful servant of a wise old wolf 🐺. They made quite the team! 🤝 But their adventure took an unexpected turn when they stumbled upon a mighty bear 🐻. The dog quickly switched loyalties and started serving the bear 🙇♂️.
🦁 Things got even more interesting when they crossed paths with the king of the jungle, a powerful lion 🦁. The dog was quick to pledge his loyalty to the lion, believing him to be the strongest creature in the forest 🤴.
👑 However, the story took a surprising twist when the lion, the mighty ruler of the animal kingdom, grew afraid of an approaching human 👤. That’s when our clever dog had an epiphany! Humans were the true rulers of the land, the mightiest of all creatures 🤯.
🙌 From that day forward, our furry friend became a dedicated servant to humanity. He had found his ultimate master 👤 and lived a life of loyalty and devotion, never looking back! 🐶❤️👤
Summary in Hindi
🐶 एक बार की बात है, एक कुत्ता 🐕 भोजन की तलाश में अकेला घूम रहा था और लगातार ताकतवर जानवरों से डरता था 🦁🐻। वह अपने जीवन से असंतुष्ट था और उसने एक ऐसे गुरु को खोजने का फैसला किया जो सेवा करने के लिए पृथ्वी पर किसी से भी अधिक मजबूत हो।
🐺 कुत्ता पहले तो एक भेड़िये 🐺 का नौकर बन गया, लेकिन जब उसका सामना एक भालू 🐻 से हुआ तो वह भालू की सेवा करने लगा।
🦁हालाँकि, जब उसका सामना शेर 🦁 से हुआ, तो कुत्ते ने शेर की सेवा करने का फैसला किया क्योंकि वह जंगल का सबसे शक्तिशाली प्राणी था।
🙈 लेकिन जब शेर इंसानों के पास आने से डरने लगा 👨👩, तो कुत्ते को एहसास हुआ कि इंसान सभी प्राणियों में सबसे मजबूत है। 🌎 इसलिए, उन्होंने मानवता का सेवक बनना चुना।
🤝 उस दिन से, कुत्ता मानवता का एक वफादार सेवक रहा है 🙋♂️🙋♀️, और उसका कोई अन्य मालिक नहीं है।
Questions and Answers
A. Discuss these questions in pairs before you write the answers.
1. Why did the dog feel the need for a master?
Answer:
🐶 Once upon a time, there was a doggie who felt like he needed a 🧑🤝🧑 master. Why, you ask? Well, he was tired of his solo adventures, scavenging for food, and constantly peeking over his shoulder, scared of the big, bad beasts out there. 😨
But our four-legged friend realized he needed a protector 🛡️ and a sense of security, something only a master could offer. So, off he trotted on a quest to find the most powerful master on the planet! 🌍🏃♂️
He sniffed around and met various animals 🐾🐇 along the way, but none quite measured up to his strength standards. Until one day, he stumbled upon a man who seemed like he could bench-press mountains. 💪🏔️ Our loyal pup decided right then and there to become this mighty man’s trusty sidekick! 🐕🤝🧔
2. Who did he first choose as his master? Why did he leave that master?
Answer:
🐶 Once upon a time, there was a brave little dog who had a big decision to make. 🤔
🐺 At first, he chose to be with a fierce and strong wolf as his master. 🐺💪
👋 But one day, the dog decided to leave his first master, the wolf. Why, you ask? 🤨
🐻 Because he discovered that there was someone even stronger than the wolf: a mighty bear! 🐻💪
🌍 The dog wanted to serve a master who was the strongest creature on Earth! 🌟 So off he went on his adventure to join the bear. 🐕🚀🐻
And that’s how the dog’s quest for the mightiest master began! 🐶🌟 #AdventureTime 🐾🌄
3. Who did he choose next?
Answer: 🐶 The dog made a furry friend 🐻 and decided to pick the bear 🐻 as its new boss! 🐾😄
4. Why did he serve the Lion for a long time?
Answer:
🐶 Once upon a time, there was a loyal little dog who served the mighty 🦁 Lion for ages! 🕰️ Why, you ask? Well, this little pup thought the Lion was the 🌟 ultimate powerhouse of the forest, making him the paw-fect master! 🌳🦁
The Lion 🦁 always had the Dog’s back, giving him a cozy sense of security and protection. 😌🛡️ And believe you me, no other critter in that forest had the guts to even think about messing with the Dog! 🚫🐾 Under the Lion’s watchful eye, he was untouchable! 🦁👁️🐶
5. Who did he finally choose as his master and why?
Answer:
🐶 Once upon a time, there was a dog who had to make a big decision. 🤔 He thought humans were the 💪 strongest and most powerful creatures on Earth, so he chose one as his master. 🧑🦳
🚶♂️ One day, while he was taking a stroll with his lion friend 🦁, he caught a whiff of a man nearby. 🌬️ Without hesitation, he bid farewell to the lion and rushed over to the man. 🏃♂️
🤝 From that day on, the dog remained by the man’s side, serving him loyally and becoming his most trusted companion and devoted servant. 🐾❤️
B. A summary of the story is given below. Fill in the blanks to complete it taking appropriate phrases from the box.
a dog, stronger than anyone else, the strongest of all, a wolf, the bear, afraid of man, his own master, a lion
This is the story of —–––––—————————–, who used to be ——————————————. He decided to find a master —–––––––———————. First, he found ————————————, but the wolf was afraid of –––————––———————. The dog thought that the bear was —————————————. After some time the dog met —————————————, who seemed the strongest. He stayed with the lion for a long time. One day he realised that the lion was ———————––——————. To this day, the dog remains man’s best friend.
Answer:
This is the story of a dog, who used to be his own master, living freely like a wolf. He decided to find a master stronger than anyone else. First, he found a wolf, but the wolf was afraid of the bear. The dog thought that the bear was the strongest of all. After some time, the dog met a lion, who seemed the strongest. He stayed with the lion for a long time. One day he realized that the lion was afraid of man. Finally, the dog chose man as his own master. To this day, the dog remains man’s best friend.
Word meaning in English and Hindi
In our English chapter, “How the Dog Found Himself a New Master,” we’ve included a helpful section that provides word meanings in both English and Hindi. This makes it easier for you to grasp the story’s essence without missing out on any crucial details. So, when you come across a word you’re not familiar with, simply refer to this section to gain a better understanding of the text. It’s like having a personal language guide right at your fingertips! This way, you can fully immerse yourself in the story and appreciate the journey of the dog as he finds his new master. Happy reading!
- ill pleased: (old fashioned way of saying) not happy (अप्रसन्न)
- kinsman: (old-fashioned word for) a relative (सगे संबंधी)
- fierce: violent; frightening (उर्द्धवादी)
- take up service with: become the servant of (सेवा के साथ जुटना)
- darted: moved quickly, suddenly (दौड़ा)
- come over you: affected you (आप पर आ जाता है)
- dared: to be brave enough to do something (साहस किया)
- cliff: a steep, high rock (often at the edge of the sea) (झरना or चट्टान)
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is “How the Dog Found Himself a New Master” about?
The summary tells the story of a dog’s journey from struggling to find food to becoming a loyal servant of humans.
2. How does the story begin?
The story begins by highlighting the relationship between dogs and wolves, which belong to the same family.
3. Who is the main character in the story?
The main character is a dog who decides to change his life of constant struggle by finding a stronger animal to serve.
4. What motivates the dog to seek a new life?
The dog becomes fed up with the challenges of finding food and decides to seek a more secure life by serving a stronger animal.
5. How does the dog’s journey unfold?
The dog’s journey involves serving various animals – first a big wolf, then a bear, followed by a lion – as he seeks protection and security.
6. Why does the dog switch his allegiance from one animal to another?
The dog switches his allegiance as he observes that each animal he serves is scared of a stronger animal, prompting him to serve the stronger creature for better protection.
7. What is the turning point in the dog’s journey?
The dog’s journey takes a pivotal turn when he realizes that even the mighty lion fears humans, leading him to become a loyal servant to mankind.
8. How does the story symbolize the relationship between dogs and humans?
The story portrays the evolution of dogs from wild creatures to become loyal companions of humans, highlighting their role as loyal servants.
9. What is the significance of the dog’s decision to serve humans?
The dog’s decision to serve humans signifies the culmination of his journey to find the strongest protector, as he realizes that humans hold power over even the fearsome lion.
10. What message does the story convey?
The story conveys the idea of the dog’s adaptability and its recognition of human dominance, illustrating the historical shift in the dog’s role from a wild hunter to a faithful companion in human society.