KSEEB Class 10 · English (2nd language) · KTBS Revised 2024-25
The Discovery
Chapter summary, hard words and model exam answers for Karnataka Board Class 10 English.
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Herman Ould - one-act play on Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage. Based on the night land was sighted (12 October 1492).
Summary
Columbus sails west under Spain's monarchs seeking a new route. Months pass without land; crew morale collapses on the Santa Maria.
Columbus sails west under Spain's monarchs seeking a new route. Months pass without land; crew morale collapses on the Santa Maria.
Sailors like Pedro, Diego, and Guillermo demand return to Spain. They drink, sing defiantly, and threaten Columbus - some plot violence.
Sailors like Pedro, Diego, and Guillermo demand return to Spain. They drink, sing defiantly, and threaten Columbus - some plot violence.
Columbus insists discipline: he is captain, duty is obedience, the voyage is God's will and royal command. He refuses to turn back.
Columbus insists discipline: he is captain, duty is obedience, the voyage is God's will and royal command. He refuses to turn back.
Only the page-boy Pepe stands by Columbus faithfully when officers waver. His innocence contrasts with hardened mutineers.
Only the page-boy Pepe stands by Columbus faithfully when officers waver. His innocence contrasts with hardened mutineers.
Columbus walks alone, doubting yet trusting vision over crowd support. He reflects that loyalty is temporary like seaweed on the tide.
Columbus walks alone, doubting yet trusting vision over crowd support. He reflects that loyalty is temporary like seaweed on the tide.
On the night of 11 October 1492 a sailor sees light - land! "Glory be to God!" The conflict resolves; perseverance vindicates Columbus.
On the night of 11 October 1492 a sailor sees light - land! "Glory be to God!" The conflict resolves; perseverance vindicates Columbus.
Hard words & meanings
| mutiny | open revolt against authority on a ship |
| quarter-deck | raised rear deck on a ship |
| voyage | travel by water to a distant place |
| discipline | controlled behaviour following rules |
| loyalty | steadfast allegiance |
| steadfast | not changing despite pressure |
| seaweed | used in metaphor for temporary loyalty |
| monarch | royal ruler who sponsors voyage |
| perseverance | keeping on despite difficulty |
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