CBSE Class 12 · English · Flamingo / Vistas
The Enemy
Chapter summary, hard words and model exam answers for Class 12 English.
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Pearl S. Buck. Japanese doctor Sadao saves wounded American POW at seaside home - conflict between duty as doctor, patriotism, and humanity; finally helps prisoner escape.
Summary
Dr Sadao and Hana find sailor shot on beach.
Dr Sadao and Hana find sailor shot on beach.
Should they throw him back or treat him?
Should they throw him back or treat him?
Sadao removes bullet; Hana nurses despite repulsion.
Sadao removes bullet; Hana nurses despite repulsion.
Yuki objects; staff quits over foreigner.
Yuki objects; staff quits over foreigner.
Assassins promised but forget; Sadao saves twice.
Assassins promised but forget; Sadao saves twice.
Sadao gives boat, food, clothes - prisoner flees.
Sadao gives boat, food, clothes - prisoner flees.
Hard words & meanings
| anarchist | rebel against government |
| scrub | clean by rubbing |
| stoop | bend forward |
| repulsion | strong disgust |
| detest | hate strongly |
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