THE NIGHTINGALE AND THE ROSE BY OSCAR WILDE

 QUESTION:1:Write about your understanding of the story The Nightingale and the Rose.

"The Nightingale and the Rose" is a short story written by Oscar Wilde, first published in 1888. It's a fairy tale that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the nature of reality. 

There was a Student who wanted to make a girl happy by giving her a red rose at a dance. The problem was, he had no red roses in his garden. A Nightingale overheard his sadness and decided to help.

The Nightingale found three rose-trees, but the first two couldn't provide a red rose. The third tree said the Nightingale could create one with music and her heart's blood. The Nightingale agreed, even though it meant sacrificing her life.

Throughout the night, the Nightingale sang beautiful songs, and a red rose bloomed. Sadly, the Nightingale died in the process. The Student found the rose in the morning and rushed to give it to the girl, but she rejected it for more valuable gifts.

Feeling upset and disillusioned with love, the Student decided to focus on practical things instead. The story teaches us about sacrifices made for love and the importance of appreciating genuine gestures.

QUESTION:2:How many characters are there in the story, and what do they do or say?

Major characters:

The Nightingale:

The Nightingale is the main character in "The Nightingale and the Rose," even though she dies before the story ends. She's a romantic bird who spends her life singing about love, hoping to experience it herself. When she hears the Student's sad love story, she decides to help him by sacrificing her life to make a red rose for him. Sadly, the other characters don't realize her sacrifice, but the story shows that what she did was meaningful. The Nightingale represents true love and the value of art because she gives without expecting anything in return, making her an ideal lover and artist.

The Student:

The Student in "The Nightingale and the Rose" starts off as a nice person, but later becomes the bad guy. At first, he says he's in love with a girl, and the Nightingale tries really hard to get him a red rose for her. But when the girl doesn't like the rose, the Student just throws it away, saying love is a waste. This goes against what the Nightingale asked him to do—to be a true lover. The problem with the Student is that he cares too much about being practical and logical. He can't understand the Nightingale's emotions because he's too focused on rules and results. This shows that being too intellectual can make you miss important things like kindness and beauty.

The Rose Tree:

In "The Nightingale and the Rose," there are three rose-trees, but the one near the Student's window is crucial. This tree tells the Nightingale that she can make a red rose, but she has to give up her life for it. The Nightingale agrees and spends the night singing while pressing her breast on a thorn, giving life to the rose with her blood. Surprisingly, although the Rose-tree causes the Nightingale's death, it shows kindness. It's one of the few characters who understands and appreciates the Nightingale's sacrifice, speaking kindly to her as she sacrifices herself on the thorn. This shows a unique form of compassion in the story.

The Girl:

In "The Nightingale and the Rose," the girl is really important even though she doesn't stick around for long. She's the Professor's daughter and stands for someone who doesn't show much emotion and cares a lot about stuff they can touch and own. At first, she says she'll dance with the Student if he gets her a red rose. But later, she goes back on her word because another rich guy gives her fancy jewels. The things she owns, like her expensive silk and her dog, show that she cares a lot about having nice things and doesn't go deep with her feelings.

1. The Lizard:

The Lizard is like the Nightingale but with a cynical attitude. When he hears the Student is sad about a red rose, he mocks the situation, not valuing sentimental things.

2. Butterfly and Daisy:

Butterfly and Daisy both ask the Nightingale why the Student is crying, showing concern about his sadness.

3. The Oak-tree:

The Oak-tree is the Nightingale's friend and home. Like the Rose-tree, it understands the Nightingale's sacrifice and asks her to sing one last song before sacrificing herself for the red rose.

4. The Professor:

Even though the Professor doesn't appear, he's important. He shares similarities with the Student and is the girl's father, connecting the Student's logic with the girl's focus on material things.

5. The White Rose-tree:

The first tree the Nightingale visits doesn't have a red rose. It directs her to its brother, the Yellow Rose-tree, for help.

6. The Yellow Rose-tree:

The second tree also lacks the red rose. It advises the Nightingale to check its brother, the Red Rose-tree, for what she needs.

QUESTION:3:If you were asked to do the second part of the story, what would it be? Write Feely. 

Second Part:

The next day, the student woke up and went for a walk. In the garden, he learned about a nightingale's sacrifice from the plants. Touched by this, he made a small tomb for the bird. Inspired, he started growing different types of roses, understanding the importance of love.

Feeling the emotions strongly, he wrote a poem about the nightingale's sacrifice and his own. This poem got published in the newspaper. The girl, who had a misunderstanding before, read the poem and realized the truth. She apologized to the boy.

Within a month, they got married. The boy, now a valued modern romantic poet, continued to write beautiful verses. They lived happily together, appreciating the love and sacrifices that had brought them closer.

QUESTION:4:Upload the photo of the poetry you have written as a part of classroom activities done based on the story.