Chapter 3: Gillu | BSEB 10 English Book PDF Download


BSEB Class 10 English

Chapter 3: Gillu (Prose) - Panorama Part II

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Quick Overview

  • Subject: English (Panorama Part II)
  • Board: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
  • Class: 10th (Matriculation)
  • Section: Prose - Chapter 3
  • Chapter Title: Gillu
  • Author: Mahadevi Varma

About the Story & Author

"Gillu" is a heartwarming story written by the legendary Hindi writer and poetess Mahadevi Varma, one of the four main pillars of the Chhayavadi era in Hindi literature.

The story revolves around a tiny wounded baby squirrel whom the author rescues from a pair of aggressive crows. She names him Gillu and lovingly nurses him back to life. A deep, tender bond of love and understanding develops between the writer and the little squirrel. Gillu's playful antics, his love for cashews (kaju), and his tragic passing after a brief two-year lifespan make it an unforgettable tale of human-animal affection.

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Key Takeaways for Matric Exam

  • Author: Mahadevi Varma (renowned Jnanpith and Padma Vibhushan awardee).
  • Protagonist: Gillu, a small squirrel rescued from crows in the author's verandah.
  • Favorite Food: Kaju (cashew nuts), which he would decline to eat when the author was hospitalized.
  • Lifespan of Squirrels: Squirrels have an average lifespan of barely two years.
  • Resting Place: Gillu was buried beneath the Sonjuhi creeper, where he used to hide and play.

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