Class 10 English — Chapter 1: A Triumph of Surgery

What you'll learn

• ▸Character Analysis: Mrs. Pumphrey's Indulgence
• ▸Tricki's Ailment and Its Cause
• ▸Character Analysis: The Narrator, Mr. Herriot
• ▸Tricki's Treatment at the Surgery
• ▸The Ironic Title: 'A Triumph of Surgery'
• ▸Tricki's Transformation and Recovery
• ▸Theme: The Dangers of Excessive Love
• ▸Humor and Situational Irony

Chapter Summary

--- PAGE 1 --- 1 A Triumph of Surgery 1060CH01 Tricki, a small dog, is pampered and overfed by his rich mistress. He falls seriously ill and his mistress consults a veterinary surgeon. Does he perform an operation? Does the dog recover? READ AND FIND OUT • Why is Mrs Pumphrey worried about Tricki? • What does she do to help him? Is she wise in this? • Who does 'I' refer to in this story? I WAS really worried about Tricki this time. I had pulled up my car when I saw him in the street with his mistress and I was shocked at his appearance. He had become hugely fat, like a bloated sausage with a leg at each corner. His eyes, bloodshot and rheumy, stared straight ahead and his tongue lolled from his jaws. Mrs Pumphrey hastened to explain, “He was so listless, Mr Herriot. He seemed to have no energy. I thought he must be suffering from malnutrition, so I have been giving him some little extras between meals to build him up, some malt and cod-liver oil and a bowl of Horlicks at night to m…

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4. Who is the narrator of the story 'A Triumph of Surgery'? Get Solution →
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7. For how long was Tricki suggested to be hospitalized? Get Solution →
8. For the first two days at the surgery, what was Tricki given? Get Solution →

Did you know?

• 💡 Pet obesity is a serious problem, affecting nearly 60% of dogs in some countries.
• 💡 Giving dogs too many human treats can lead to severe health problems.
• 💡 Some ancient Romans kept tiny lapdogs, pampering them with fine foods and beds.
• 💡 Wild dogs naturally get plenty of exercise by hunting and playing all day.
• 💡 A balanced diet and regular activity are crucial for a dog's long and happy life.

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