Explain the significance of Mijbil’s games and activities as a reflection of his intelligence and creativity. (Mijbil the Otter)
Answer as written by the student:
Mijbil’s games and activities reflect his intelligence and creativity.
- He invents new games with different objects, such as a rubber ball, a marble, a ping-pong ball, and a pack of cards.
- He also learns how to open the bathroom faucet and turn on the water by himself.
- He shows curiosity and interest in exploring his surroundings and playing with his owner.
- He d emonstrates his ability to adapt to new situations and environments.
Step-by-step explanation of the answer:
To answer this question, we need to do the following steps:
- The story Mijbil the Otter by Gavin Maxwell is part of the chapter “Glimpses of India” in Class 10 English textbook, First Flight. Some of the examples of Mijbil’s games and activities that show his intelligence and creativity are:
- He invents new games with different objects, such as a rubber ball, a marble, a ping-pong ball, and a pack of cards . He plays with them in various ways, such as bouncing, rolling, tossing, catching, hiding, and retrieving them.
- He learns how to open the bathroom faucet and turn on the water by himself
- These games and activities reflect Mijbil’s personality and skills. He is intelligent because he can learn new things quickly and solve problems creatively. He is also creative because he can use different objects for different purposes and make up his own rules for playing. He shows curiosity and interest in exploring his surroundings and playing with his owner. He demonstrates his ability to adapt to new situations and environments.
