How the Dog Found Himself a New Master!
Overview
How the Dog Found Himself a New Master is a folk tale from the NCERT Class 6 English textbook Honeysuckle. It tells the story of a dog who was once wild and free but grew tired of always being afraid. He decided to serve the strongest master he could find. After serving a wolf, a bear, and a lion, he finally chose to serve Man, realising that Man is the most powerful of all. The story teaches us about the importance of security, loyalty, and wisdom in choosing the right companion.
Typed Notes
The Dog's Problem and Decision
Long ago, the dog was a wild animal living freely in the forest. However, he was always frightened because stronger animals could attack him at any time. He grew tired of this constant fear and loneliness. He decided to find the strongest creature in the world and serve him as a master. By serving the strongest, he believed he would be safe and protected. This decision changed his life forever and set him on a journey through the forest to find the perfect master.
Serving the Wolf, Bear, and Lion
The dog first met a wolf and agreed to serve him. But one day, the wolf was frightened of the bear, so the dog left the wolf and joined the bear. The bear seemed very powerful, but later the dog noticed that even the bear was afraid of the lion. So the dog cleverly left the bear and went to serve the lion. The lion was fierce and strong, and all animals feared him. The dog felt safer with the lion and served him loyally for a long time, hoping he had finally found the strongest master.
Man – The Ultimate Master
One day, while travelling with the lion, the dog noticed that the lion himself stepped aside and avoided a man walking through the forest. The dog was very surprised. If even the mighty lion was afraid of Man, then Man must be the most powerful creature of all. The dog quietly left the lion and approached the man. The man accepted the dog kindly. The dog found warmth, food, shelter, and true safety with Man. From that day on, the dog has lived with Man as his faithful and loyal companion, which continues even today.
Theme, Moral, and Word Meanings
The theme of the story is the search for security and the value of loyalty. The moral is that wisdom lies in choosing the right master or companion. Important word meanings: 'domesticated' means tamed to live with humans; 'companion' means a close friend or partner; 'fierce' means very aggressive and frightening; 'loyal' means faithful and devoted; 'timid' means shy and easily frightened. A grammar point: the story uses simple past tense throughout, for example 'the dog decided', 'the wolf ran', 'the lion stepped aside', showing completed actions in the past.
Key Concepts
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- 01The dog was once a wild animal who lived on his own but was always afraid of stronger animals.
- 02The dog first served a wolf, then a bear, then a lion, each time leaving when he found a stronger master.
- 03The dog finally chose Man as his master because Man was the only creature even the lion feared.
- 04The story is a folk tale explaining how dogs became domesticated and loyal companions to humans.
- 05The moral is that true security comes from choosing the right and most capable protector.
Questions & Solutions
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Why did the dog decide to find a master? What was he tired of?
Why did the dog leave the wolf and then the bear?
What made the dog realise that Man was the most powerful master?
How did Man treat the dog when the dog approached him?
What is the meaning of the word 'fierce' and how does it describe the lion in the story?
Once a wild dog, tired of living in constant fear, decided to serve the strongest creature. He served a wolf, then a bear, then a lion, each time moving on when he found a stronger master. Finally, he saw that even the lion feared Man. He chose Man as his master and has lived with him ever since as a loyal and faithful companion, enjoying safety, food, and warmth.
Chapter-end quiz
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Q1.Who was the FIRST master the dog chose to serve?
Q2.What does the word 'loyal' mean?
Q3.Why did the dog finally choose Man as his master?
Q4.Which tense is mostly used in the story 'How the Dog Found Himself a New Master'?
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