NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English Chapter 3 Two Stories about Flying

Short Note:

• This story follows a young seagull who is afraid to fly, watching enviously as his brothers and sister confidently take to the air while he remains hesitant on the ledge.

• His parents eventually stop bringing him food to force him to overcome his fear, and out of sheer hunger and desperation, he finally leaps off the ledge.

• To his own surprise, he discovers that flying comes naturally to him once he overcomes his initial fear, and he soon joins his family soaring joyfully above the sea.

Short Note:

• This story is narrated by a pilot flying alone at night over France, who suddenly encounters a dangerous storm with poor visibility and no way to navigate safely through it.

• A mysterious black aeroplane appears beside him and guides him safely through the storm, though the pilot cannot make radio contact with it or its pilot.

• After landing, the narrator learns from air traffic control that no other aircraft was recorded in that area at the time, leaving the identity of the mysterious guiding pilot unexplained and adding an element of mystery to the story.

Short Note:

• Both stories explore the theme of overcoming fear, whether the young seagull's fear of flying or the pilot's fear of a life-threatening storm.

• They also highlight the importance of courage, trust and the sometimes unexpected sources of help that guide us through difficult moments in life.