CBSE Book Class 9 English Drama The Bishop CandleSticks

Drama

UNIT-14

Discuss in groups

1. What would you do in the following situations? Give reasons for your answer  If you were travelling by bus and you saw someone pick another passenger's pocket.

 If you found a wallet on the road.

 If you were in a shop and you saw a well-dressed lady shoplifting.

 If your best friend is getting involved with an undesirable set of friends.

 If you were in school and you saw one of your class-mates steal another child's  pen.

2. Imagine a child has been caught stealing in school. In groups of eight play the  roles of

 The child caught stealing

 The child she/he stole from

 The teacher

 The headmaster

 The witnesses

Try to find the reason why the child stole and the possible advice you can give her/him.  Should the child be punished? Or should she/he be counselled?

3. Read the play as a whole class with different children reading different parts. 

SCENE : The kitchen of the Bishop's cottage, It is plainly but substantially furnished. Doors  R, and L and L.C. Window R.C. Fireplace with heavy mantelpiece down R. Oak settee with  cushions behind door L.C. Table in window R.C. with writing materials and crucifix (wood).  Eight-day clock R. of window. Kitchen dresser with cupboard to lock, down L. Oak dinner  table R.C. Chairs, books, etc. Winter wood scene without. On the mantel piece are two very  handsome  candlesticks  which look strangely out of place with their surroundings.

Please refer to the link below - CBSE Class 9 English Drama The Bishop CandleSticks