He is courageuos,brave and dutiful.He is also caring, for he didn't want his son Tembu to accompany him for lighting the lamp on the cold night. He is dutiful, since he went to light the lamp even when the night was cold, and he is courageuous and brave too, since he single-handedly almost fought with the ferocious tiger and gave up his own life. He cared for his son when he thought that the tiger would go in the direction of the hut, where Tembu was lying unprotected.
Baldeo the watchman was responsible for signalling whether or not the tunnel was clear of obstruction, at night it was his duty to see that the lamp was burning, and that the overland mail passed through safely. Tembu, the boy lay in the station. They lived in a small tribal village on the outskirts of the forest, about three miles from the station. Their small rice fields did not provide them with more than a bare living, and Baldeo considered himself lucky to have got the job of Khalasi at this small wayside signal stop. The signal light was out. Baldeo set to work on haul the lamp down by its chain. If the oil had finished, he would have to return to the hut for more. The mail train was due in five minutes; having made sure that the line was clear, he returned to the entrance and sat down to wait for the mail train. Baldeo heard an animal sound, listening as he had never listened before, wondered if it was making for the tunnel or the opposite direction-the direction of the hut, in which Tembu would by lying unprotected. Before a minute had passed he made out the huge body of the tiger trotting steadily towards him. Baldeo and the tiger fought but although he injured the tiger, Baldeo was unfortunately killed. The overland mail was now approaching. The tiger raised its head, then slowly got to its feet. It found itself trapped like Baldeo. Flight along the cutting was impossible. It entered the tunnel, running as fast as its wounded leg would carry it. At the next station the driver slowed down and stopped his train to water the engine. Above the cowcatcher lay the major portion of the tiger, cut the half by the engine. There was considerable excitement and conjecture at the station, but back at the cutting there was no sound except for the sobs of the boy as he sat beside the body of his father. Tembu and his sister and mother were plunged in grief for two whole days; but life had to go on, and a living had to be made, and all the responsibility now fell on Tembu. Three nights later, he was at the cutting, lighting the signal lamp for the overland mail.
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baldeo however was ready. he avoided the paw and brought his axe down on the animal's shoulder. the tiger gave a roar. again baldeo drove his axe. the tiger swerved and the axe caught the tiger on the shoulder almost severing the leg. the axe remained stuck in the bone, and baldeo was left without a weapon. the tiger roaring with pain now sprang upon baldeo bringing him down and then tearing at his broken body. ruchi
The main characters in the story "The Tiger's Heart" by Jim Kjelgaard are Rajah, the tiger, and Andy, the protagonist who forms a bond with the tiger. The story follows their adventures in the wilderness as they face challenges and develop a strong relationship.
the characters in the story 'tiger in the tunnel are' baldeo and tembu.
the main characters of the story 'tiger in the tunnel' are baldeo and tembu
After his father's death in the story "Tiger in the Tunnel," Tembu decided to take on his father's role and responsibility of guarding the tunnel. He wanted to prove himself and honor his father's memory by successfully protecting the trains passing through the tunnel from any potential danger, including the tiger.
He is courageuos,brave and dutiful.He is also caring, for he didn't want his son Tembu to accompany him for lighting the lamp on the cold night. He is dutiful, since he went to light the lamp even when the night was cold, and he is courageuous and brave too, since he single-handedly almost fought with the ferocious tiger and gave up his own life. He cared for his son when he thought that the tiger would go in the direction of the hut, where Tembu was lying unprotected.
Baldeo is a character in the story "Tiger in the Tunnel" by Ruskin Bond. He is a brave and experienced watchman who guards a tunnel in the forest, ensuring the safety of passing trains. Baldeo's dedication to his job and his bravery in facing the dangerous tiger that threatens the tunnel demonstrate his strong character.
Tembu is the twelve-year-old son of baldeo, a tribal. whose family lives about three miles away from the small station, a signal stop, where he works as a khalasi and night watchman. tembu sometimes sleeps with his father in their hut near the station, but on most occasions he stays in the village to help his mother and younger sister. the night baldeo is killed by the tiger while attending to his duty, tembu offers to go with him but is asked to stay in the hut and go back to sleep. on hearing the sound of the approaching train, he again wakes up and keeps waiting for his father. this shows he has learnt the ways of his father and is already grown up enough to understand the call of duty and his own responsibilities. ruchi
In the story ,the author points out that life is dynamic and moves on despite sufferings and deaths. He conveys this by narrating the story of a brave watchman at a small wayside signal stop , performed his duty sincerely and fearlessly. one night he encountered a tiger .he saw that the tiger was moving towards him . the movement the tiger pounced upon him, he attacked the tiger with his axe and almost severed its leg from his body . unluckily , baldeo's axe stuck in the bone of the tiger leg and he was left with no weapon to defend that tiger the movement the tiger saw nothing in baldeo's hand it jumped upon him and baldeo's was left dead. soon as the tiger as i said was also injured ran and was crushed by the engine of the train. tembu and his family were plunged in grief for two days , but tembu realised that life had to go on so took his father's axe and took his father's place and did his work sincerely and fearlessly.
"The Tiger in the Tunnel" is a story by Ruskin Bond that showcases the watchman Baldeo's courage and dedication as he confronts a ferocious tiger to protect his family and honor his duties. Baldeo's bravery and resourcefulness in facing the tiger despite being outnumbered elevate him from an ordinary watchman to a hero in the eyes of his son, Tembu. The story highlights the theme of ordinary individuals displaying extraordinary courage in the face of danger.
Baldeo the watchman was responsible for signalling whether or not the tunnel was clear of obstruction, at night it was his duty to see that the lamp was burning, and that the overland mail passed through safely. Tembu, the boy lay in the station. They lived in a small tribal village on the outskirts of the forest, about three miles from the station. Their small rice fields did not provide them with more than a bare living, and Baldeo considered himself lucky to have got the job of Khalasi at this small wayside signal stop. The signal light was out. Baldeo set to work on haul the lamp down by its chain. If the oil had finished, he would have to return to the hut for more. The mail train was due in five minutes; having made sure that the line was clear, he returned to the entrance and sat down to wait for the mail train. Baldeo heard an animal sound, listening as he had never listened before, wondered if it was making for the tunnel or the opposite direction-the direction of the hut, in which Tembu would by lying unprotected. Before a minute had passed he made out the huge body of the tiger trotting steadily towards him. Baldeo and the tiger fought but although he injured the tiger, Baldeo was unfortunately killed. The overland mail was now approaching. The tiger raised its head, then slowly got to its feet. It found itself trapped like Baldeo. Flight along the cutting was impossible. It entered the tunnel, running as fast as its wounded leg would carry it. At the next station the driver slowed down and stopped his train to water the engine. Above the cowcatcher lay the major portion of the tiger, cut the half by the engine. There was considerable excitement and conjecture at the station, but back at the cutting there was no sound except for the sobs of the boy as he sat beside the body of his father. Tembu and his sister and mother were plunged in grief for two whole days; but life had to go on, and a living had to be made, and all the responsibility now fell on Tembu. Three nights later, he was at the cutting, lighting the signal lamp for the overland mail.
This is a simple, yet touching story. It depicts the courage & the trials & the tribulation of ordinary men like Baldeo who run risks & face the dangers of jungle beasts who prowl at night. He lays down his life in the line of duty so that the train,the night mail , may travel safely with all it's passengers.The story writer has very deftly depicted the eeriness of the jungle at night, with the wild animals lurking in the darkness. The cold night ,the stillness the cutting before the tunnel with it's overhanging sheer rocks & the denseness of the jungle , all of these build up an atmosphere suited to the story of Baldeo's courage , his fight with tiger , & his death.The story also brings out with a few clever strokes the fears of the boy Tembu,his concern for his father , & then his quick adjustment 2 being the bread-winner of his poor tribal family after the death of his father . The final touching scene of the story shows Tembu taking up his late father's duty as a night watchman, holding the sharp axe with which his father had fought his last losing battle with tiger . He is no longer afraid ,yet ready 2 face any new dangerthat might confront him.The axe in his hand becomes a symbol -- a symbol of commitment 2 duty & a symbol of man's lasting war against forces os nature.
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