L - 6 THE MAKING OF A SCIENTIST
THE MAKING OF A SCIENTIST
Contrary to Ebright’s mother, Bholi’s parents were uncaring, insensitive, and detested her from the time of birth because of her gender. They had negative ideas about the education of a girl child, and Bholi was put into school more to fulfil their selfish requirements. As a result, Bholi grew up to be a timid child who would stammer much to her parent’s annoyance.
By - W. Peterson
NCERT QUESTIONS
Q -1 H ow did a book become a turning point in Richard Ebright's life ?
Ans - Ebright's mother brought a book for him titled' The Travels of Monarch X' that opened the world of science to Richard. After reading this book he got to know how monarch butterflies migrate to Central America. This led to him towards other projects and experiments. Finally, he became a great scientist.
Q - 2 How did his mother help him ?
Ans - Ebright's mother was a source of great inspiration for him.She always encouraged him. She took him on trips and bought scientific equipment for him.In the day she brought friends for him and in night she herself worked with him.She presented him the book, ' The Travels of Monarch X'. That book changed Richard's life forever.
Q - 3 What lesson does Ebright learn when he does not win anything at a science fair?
Ans - Ebright exhibited slide of frog tissues at a science fair.But he did not get any prize in this fair.Now he learnt an important lesson that science is not just about display, only a real experiment would win him a prize. It is about projects and experiments.The subject he knew was about the insect work.So he began conducting experiments from that day onward.
Q - 4 What experiments and project does he do then undertake ?
Ans - He undertook many projects and experiments. In the eighth - grade he worked to find the cause of a viral disease that killed all Monarch caterpillars.
Next year he worked on Viceroys butterflies to show that they copied Monarch.He found that Monarch don't taste good to birds.
Then he studied golden spots on the monarch pupa and discovered a new hormone. After that he also found out how cells read their D.N.A.
Q- 5 What are the qualities that go into the making of a scientist.
Ans - There are three qualities that make a scientist.The first and most important is rate mind.
The next one is the presence of curiosity and last is will to win for right reasons.
Long Answer
Q1. Give a brief character sketch of Ebright‘s mother.
Ans. Richard H Ebright’s mother was a gentle and kind lady who encouraged and inspired Ebright’s interest in learning. It was she who laid the foundation of his success as a scientist. After her husband’s death, her son, who was studying in the third grade, became her life.
She encouraged her son’s keen interest in learning. She understood that her son had a curious and bright mind. She recognised his son’s scientific temper, so she made sure that her son had everything that he needed. She took him on trips and bought him telescopes, microscopes, cameras, mounting material and all other equipment.
She was his only companion before Richard started going to school. When Richard’s school started it was she who encouraged him to make friends. She would invite his friends to their house. She would sit with him at night. Even when Richard did not have any work to do, his mother made sure that she found something to engage her son. It was she who got him the book “The Travels of Monarch X” and opened the world of science for him. She knew that her son had a passion and did all things possible to fulfil them.
This support, guidance, care and concern of Ebright’s mother made him into the prodigal and successful scientist.
Q5. Parents play a crucial role in the upbringing of their children. Critically examine the parents of Bholi and Ebright, highlighting their impact on their children’s lives.
Ans. Parents play the most crucial role in a child’s life. A lot of the child’s development depends on how he was nurtured in his childhood. Parents are his first teachers, providing comfort and security, which has a direct impact on the development of the child’s brain.
Ans. Parents play the most crucial role in a child’s life. A lot of the child’s development depends on how he was nurtured in his childhood. Parents are his first teachers, providing comfort and security, which has a direct impact on the development of the child’s brain.
Ebright’s mother played the role of a friend, philosopher and guide. She was loving, caring , understanding, a friend of Richard Ebright'. She was his sole companion and fulfilled the vacuum created by the death of his father. She tirelessly assisted him in his research and provided everything necessary to enhance and widen his mental horizon. Consequently, Ebright grows up to be a renowned scientist.
Contrary to Ebright’s mother, Bholi’s parents were uncaring, insensitive, and detested her from the time of birth because of her gender. They had negative ideas about the education of a girl child, and Bholi was put into school more to fulfil their selfish requirements. As a result, Bholi grew up to be a timid child who would stammer much to her parent’s annoyance.
In a nutshell, Bholi was a victim of the patriarchal mindset of her parents.
The contribution and companionship of parents cannot be denied. Love,care,and guidance from parents make a difference and shapes their future.
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