10th English Discourses (Mixed)

 

The 12 Very Important Essays for understanding,dealing and writing the Essays. 
(A,B Grades 2 Times, CD GRADES 4 TIMES)

1. Conversation: Anne Frank and Mr. Keesing ☝️👇

(Mr. Keesing calls Anne after class. He smiles kindly, holding her essay in his hand.)

Mr. Keesing: Anne, I must say, your last essay “Quack, Quack, Quack, Said Mistress Chatterbox” was quite amusing!

Anne: (smiling) I hoped you’d like it, sir. I just wanted to show that even chatterboxes can be creative.

Mr. Keesing: (laughing) You certainly did! I read your poem to the class, and everyone enjoyed it. I never thought a punishment could turn into such fun.

Anne: Maybe talking isn’t always bad, sir. Sometimes, it helps us share ideas and joy.

Mr. Keesing: You’re right, Anne. I’ve realized that too much silence can make a class dull. Keep your cheerful spirit—but perhaps talk a little less during lessons!

Anne: (grinning) I’ll try, sir. Thank you for understanding.

Mr. Keesing: And thank you for reminding me to laugh!

(They both smile as the bell rings.)

2. Diary Entry – Anne’s Reflection ☝️👇

15/10/2025

Wednesday 

10.00 am

Dear Kitty,

Tonight, as I sit by the window, I keep thinking about my life. How quickly everything has changed! I used to go to school, laugh with my friends, and dream about becoming a writer. Now, the world outside is full of fear and silence. Sometimes I wonder why people hate each other so much.

Still, I am thankful for my family. Father is kind and strong, and Mother tries her best to keep us together. Margot is quiet but caring. I often feel scared, but I try to stay hopeful. One day, this terrible war will end, and peace will return.

I want to live, not just survive. I want to write stories that make people believe in goodness again. Even in the darkest times, I still believe that people are 

truly good at heart.

Yours,

Anne 

3. A Question of Trust Description 

The story “A Question of Trust” by Victor Canning is about Horace Danby, a man who looked honest but secretly stole once every year. He loved rare and expensive books and robbed only to buy them. He planned carefully and thought he was clever. At Shotover Grange, he entered the house to open the safe. But he was tricked by a young woman dressed in red, who pretended to be the owner’s wife. Horace trusted her and opened the safe without gloves, leaving his fingerprints. Later, the real owner denied his story, and Horace was caught and sent to prison. The story shows that crime never pays. It also shows the irony that even a thief can be cheated by another thief.

6. Mijbil the Otter

LISTENING AND READING PRACTICE VIDEO ☝️

4. DIARY ENTRY 

Date: 10/12/25,

Time: 11.00 am,

Wednesday.

Dear Diary,

Today I feel very happy. My wish to have an otter has come true. I brought Mijbil home. At first, he did not understand anything. He looked around with fear. He did not come near me. He slept far away from my bed.

But after some time, he started to change. He began to trust me. He followed me around the house. He played with water and made me laugh. He touched my hand gently.

Now Mijbil is like a member of my family. He stays close to me. He feels safe and happy. I also feel he is my friend. Today I realised that love and patience can make anyone feel at home.

Maxwell

5. A Conversation Between Valli and the Conductor 👇

6. A Conversation Between Vall and her Mother after her bus ride. 👇

 

7. A conversation between the lady and valley 👇 

8. Diary Entry of Valli about the Cow. 👇

9. Diary Entry Valli's feelings. 👇

10. The Conductors's Feelings Diary Entry. 👇

 

11. Kisa Gautami's Diary Entry after meeting Lord Buddha ☝️ 👇

Diary Entry 

Date:

Day:

Time:

Dear Diary,

Today I met the Buddha, and my heart feels both heavy and enlightened. I told him about my dead child and begged for medicine to bring him back. The Buddha asked me to bring mustard seeds from a house where no one had ever lost a loved one. I thought it would be easy, but as I went from house to house, I realized that every family had suffered loss. For the first time, I understood that death is a part of life, and no one can escape it. My grief is still deep, but now I feel a strange calmness in my heart. I am learning that sorrow is universal, and perhaps by accepting this truth, I can find peace.

Kisa Gautamy. 

12 (37 A) conversation between Natalya & Lomov, 

Natalya: Ivan Vassilevitch, why haven’t you visited us for so long?

Lomov: I was not well, Natalya Stepanovna. Also, I came today to talk to you about something important.

Natalya: Really? Please tell me. Why are you dressed so formally?

Lomov: I want to speak calmly, but I am very nervous. My heart is jumping.

Natalya: Don’t be nervous. What do you want to say?

Lomov: First, I want to clear one thing. Oxen Meadows actually belong to me.

Natalya: What? They are ours, not yours!

Lomov: No, they are mine. I have documents.

Natalya: This is unbelievable! They have always been ours.

Lomov: Let us not fight. I actually came to make a proposal.

Natalya: A proposal? To me?

37.A. Conversation Between Chubukov & Natalya

Chubukov: Natalya, my daughter, why are you shouting? What has happened now?

Natalya: Papa, Lomov is saying that Oxen Meadows belongs to him. How can he speak like that? The land is ours!

Chubukov: Calm down, Natalya. You both always argue over small things.

Natalya: Small things? Papa, this is our family land. He is accusing us!

Chubukov: My dear child, you must control your temper. Lomov is our neighbour, not an enemy.

Natalya: But he made me so angry, Papa. He never listens.

Chubukov: Listen to me carefully. Lomov actually came here to propose to you.

Natalya: (To propose?!) Papa! Why didn’t you tell me earlier?

Chubukov: I tried, but you were busy fighting. Now stop crying and call him back.

Natalya: Yes, Papa! Bring him quickly!

13. (37. A.) Conversation Between Lomov and Chubukov

Lomov: Good morning, Stepan Stepanovitch. I came to talk to you about an important matter.

Chubukov: Welcome, my dear fellow! Why are you dressed so formally? Are you going somewhere?

Lomov: No, I came only to see you. I want your help and your permission.

Chubukov: Don’t hesitate. Tell me directly. What do you want?

Lomov: I wish to ask for your daughter Natalya’s hand in marriage.

Chubukov: What a pleasant surprise! I am very happy. I always wanted you both to get married.

Lomov: Do you think she will agree?

Chubukov: Of course! She likes you and respects you. I’ll call her at once.

Lomov: Thank you, Stepan Stepanovitch. You have encouraged me greatly.

Chubukov: Don’t worry, my son. Everything will be fine.

14. (35 B) Diary Entry – Lomov (First Person)

Diary Entry 

7/1/2026,

Wednesday,

10.00.am.

Dear Diary,

Today was a very tiring day. I went to Natalya’s house to propose to her. I was nervous from the beginning. My heart was beating fast. I really wanted a peaceful life, but instead we began fighting about Oxen Meadows. I felt angry and confused. My health became worse. Later, we argued again about our dogs. I became weak and almost fainted. I felt embarrassed when Natalya thought I was dead. Finally, her father pushed us to get engaged. I felt happy, but the arguments started again. I do like Natalya, but she becomes angry very quickly. I hope our married life will be calm one day. 

Lomov

15. (35 B) Natalya (First Person)

Diary Entry 

7/1/2026,

Wednesday,

10.00.am.

Dear Diary,

What a strange day! First, I fought with Lomov about Oxen Meadows. I was sure the land was ours. I became very angry when he said it was his. After he left, Papa told me the truth—that Lomov actually came to propose to me. I felt shocked and ashamed. I asked Papa to bring him back at once. Then, when he returned, we again fought about our dogs, Guess and Squeezer. I became so upset when he fainted. I even thought he had died. When he woke up, Papa made us agree to marry. I felt happy, but we argued again. I do not understand why we quarrel so much. I hope it gets better.

Natalya

16. (35 B) Diary Entry – Chubukov (First Person)

Diary Entry 

7/1/2026

Wednesday 

10.00.am.

Dear Diary,

I am completely exhausted today. Lomov came to propose to my daughter, and I was very happy. But instead of talking about marriage, he and Natalya started fighting about Oxen Meadows. They shouted so loudly that I became tired and angry. When Lomov left, Natalya cried and asked me to bring him back. Then they fought again about their dogs. Lomov fainted, and I thought he was dead. I became frightened. Luckily, he recovered, and I quickly made them agree to get married. Even after the proposal, they continued fighting. I do not know how they will live together. But at least the proposal is done. I need some peace now.

Chubukov.

17. The Proposal Summary

Anton Chekhov’s *The Proposal* is a humorous one-act play that shows how people argue over silly matters even during important moments. The play begins when Lomov, a rich but nervous landowner, comes to propose to his neighbour’s daughter, Natalya. Her father, Chubukov, happily supports the proposal.

However, before Lomov can express his feelings, he and Natalya start fighting about the ownership of Oxen Meadows. Both families claim the land, and the argument becomes loud and insulting. Lomov gets extremely emotional because of his poor health and storms out. When Natalya learns that he came to propose, she cries and asks her father to bring him back.

When Lomov returns, instead of talking about marriage, they start a new fight—this time about whose dog is better. Lomov becomes so stressed that he faints. Chubukov quickly brings him back to his senses and forces the two to accept the proposal. Even after agreeing to marry, the couple continues arguing, showing the foolish behaviour and petty quarrels of human beings. The play ends with humour and irony.

Knr.

18. (37.A.) Throwing light on the concept "Education a powerful tool for transformation", describe the character of Bholi.

Answer 37 A.

Education is a powerful tool for transformation, and the character of Bholi clearly proves this idea. Bholi was a shy, scared, and weak girl in the beginning. She had a stammer and a pockmarked face. Because of this, everyone ignored her and made fun of her. Even her

family had no hopes for her future. She lived in fear and could not speak confidently. Her life changed when she was sent to school. Her teacher treated her with kindness and love. She encouraged Bholi to speak without fear. Slowly, Bholi learned to read and write.

Education gave her confidence and self-respect. She began to think independently and understand her own value. At the time of her marriage, Bholi showed great courage. When the groom demanded dowry, she refused to marry him. This bold decision

19. How do the funny incidents in “The Book That Saved the Earth” show that ignorance leads to fear and wrong decisions? Explain with suitable examples.

The Book That Saved the Earth has many funny incidents. The first funny incident is when the Martians think the book is a sandwich. They try to eat it and believe humans become intelligent by eating books. Another funny moment is when Think-Tank orders vitamins instead of reading the book. He feels proud but acts foolishly. The Martians think ordinary words in the book are secret codes. They believe that Earthlings hide dangerous plans in simple sentences. They also think that libraries are stores of deadly weapons. Think-Tank imagines that humans are very powerful and cannot be defeated. His fear increases at every step. Finally, he orders the Martians to escape from Earth. These incidents show that ignorance leads to fear, confusion, and wrong decisions. The Martians’ ignorance becomes funny and saves the Earth from invasion.

Knr