CBSE Class 8 · English · Honeydew
The Great Stone Face–I
Chapter summary, hard words and model exam answers for Class 8 English.
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About the author
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) was an American novelist. This allegory from his tales explores prophecy and true greatness in the valley of the Great Stone Face.
Summary
The Great Stone Face on the mountain was said to resemble a future great man of the valley.
The Great Stone Face on the mountain was said to resemble a future great man of the valley.
Ernest lived with his mother, gazing at the Face and dreaming of the hero.
Ernest lived with his mother, gazing at the Face and dreaming of the hero.
A wealthy merchant returned; people thought he matched the Face - Ernest doubted.
A wealthy merchant returned; people thought he matched the Face - Ernest doubted.
A famous general came home; crowds cheered but Ernest saw no likeness.
A famous general came home; crowds cheered but Ernest saw no likeness.
A celebrated poet visited; Ernest hoped but the Face did not approve.
A celebrated poet visited; Ernest hoped but the Face did not approve.
A statesman appeared; again the resemblance failed Ernest's pure gaze.
A statesman appeared; again the resemblance failed Ernest's pure gaze.
Ernest still believed the true likeness would come - perhaps someone unnoticed.
Ernest still believed the true likeness would come - perhaps someone unnoticed.
Hard words & meanings
| prophecy | prediction of the future |
| allegory | story with hidden meaning |
| protagonist | main character |
| narrator | person telling the story |
| conflict | struggle or problem |
| climax | most exciting point |
| mountain | see chapter context |
| resemble | see chapter context |
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