Section – D
Additional To Look Into
Summary – Thank You Rinku
The author recalls her deep gratitude for her childhood friend, Rinku, who introduced her to the wonderful world of books. When they first met at the ages of six and seven in Kankroli, Rinku took on the role of an elder sister and mentor. Rinku encouraged the author to start reading independently, beginning with The Yellow Storybook by Enid Blyton, which was initially challenging for the author but soon became addictive.
Rinku then inspired her to read longer novels without pictures, like Malory Towers, The Famous Five, and The Secret Seven. The author’s love for books grew rapidly, leading her to explore famous authors and series before she was thirteen.
When the author had to move away from Kankroli, she felt she was leaving behind a very special friend who had opened a treasure trove of knowledge and imagination for her. She cherishes the gift of reading that Rinku gave her and passed on this love of books to her own son.
Word Meanings
Word | Meaning in English | Hindi Meaning (हिन्दी) |
Initiated | Introduced or started | आरंभ किया, परिचित कराया |
Nestled | Settled comfortably | आराम से बसा हुआ |
Only child | A child with no siblings | अकेला बच्चा |
Equation | Relationship or situation | संबंध, समीकरण |
Command | Order or instruction | आदेश |
Relented | Agreed after initial refusal | मन माना, राज़ी हुआ |
Hooked | Addicted or very interested | बहुत रुचि लेना, लत लग जाना |
Persuasive | Able to convince someone | मनाने वाला |
Retreat | To go to a quiet or safe place | वापसी करना, सुरक्षित जगह जाना |
Mentor | A guide or teacher | मार्गदर्शक |
Priceless | Very valuable, beyond price | अनमोल |
Comprehension Questions and Answers
Q1: How did the author first meet Rinku?
A1: The author met Rinku when they moved to Kankroli from Jamshedpur. They were neighbors.
Q2: What was the relationship between the author and Rinku?
A2: Rinku acted like an elder sister to the author, guiding and protecting her.
Q3: What was the first book Rinku encouraged the author to read?
A3: The first book was The Yellow Storybook by Enid Blyton.
Q4: How did the author feel about reading The Yellow Storybook initially?
A4: She found it too hard at first and refused to read it.
Q5: How did Rinku help the author become interested in reading?
A5: Rinku patiently encouraged her, sat with her as she read aloud, and taught her how to read silently.
Q6: What kind of books did the author start reading next?
A6: She started reading novels without pictures, such as Malory Towers, The Famous Five, and The Secret Seven.
Q7: How did the author’s reading habits change as she grew older?
A7: She began reading more challenging authors and series like Nancy Drew, R.K. Narayan, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, and PG Wodehouse.
Q8: How did the author feel when she had to leave Kankroli?
A8: She felt sad but understood she was leaving behind a very special friend who had introduced her to a world of books.
Q9: What lasting impact did Rinku have on the author?
A9: Rinku inspired a lifelong love of reading in the author, a gift she later passed on to her own son.