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Chapter 6 Mijbil the Otter (GAVIN MAXWELL)

Class 10thEnglish First Flight

CBSE Class 10 English (First Flight) ) - "Mijbil the Otter" and Poem "Fog"

Chapter: Mijbil the Otter

"Mijbil the Otter" is a story by Gavin Maxwell that recounts the author's experiences with his pet otter, Mijbil. After deciding to keep an otter as a pet, Maxwell brings Mijbil from Iraq to London. The story describes Mijbil's playful and curious nature, his adventures, and the challenges Maxwell faces in caring for such an unusual pet. Through humorous and heartwarming anecdotes, the narrative explores the bond between the author and the otter, highlighting themes of companionship, the joy of caring for animals, and the unique personality of otters.

Poem: Fog

"Fog" by Carl Sandburg is a short and evocative poem that uses the metaphor of a cat to describe the way fog creeps over a city or harbor. The poem captures the silent and mysterious arrival of fog, comparing its movement to the quiet, stealthy manner of a cat. The imagery in the poem reflects the quiet, pervasive nature of fog as it blankets the landscape, creating an atmosphere of calm and stillness. The simplicity and elegance of the poem convey the subtle beauty of this natural phenomenon.

These selections from the "First Flight" book offer a blend of lightheartedness and poetic observation, exploring themes of nature, companionship, and the quiet mysteries of the world.