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  "The granddaughter in return touched the feet of her grandmother". Explain in 80-100 words with reference to the values inculcated in granddaughter's gesture.                                                                                                      (4) Or 'One is often unable to taste the fruits of one's hard work'. Explain with reference to the story 'A Dog Named Duke'.

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  The granddaughter was worried about her grandmother and could not see her crying on the matter of her notbeing educated. She willingly motivated her grandmother for practice though at first she was surprised to seeher grandmother's determination and finally learning the Kannada alphabets. The grandmother proved herselfto be a sincere and true student by showing her hard work and determination. When Krishtakka touched the feet of her teacher but granddaughter without hesitation, the granddaughter also returned the same as a token of respect. Learning as a process inculcates morals and enhances the relation between a teacher and astudent. Or 'One is often unable to taste the fruit of one's hard work' comes true for Duke, the dog of Chuck Hooper. Hooper met a severe accident when his left side got completely paralysed. He stopped going to office. He confined himself in his room. Duke was Hooper's dog who silently helped Hooper in balancing and taking shortexercises. Duke walked with Hooper for miles. Hooper gradually recovered. Hooper was promoted as Assistant National Sales Manager for a second time. But this time, Duke was not there. Duke died from being injured in the accident. He could not see his master's recovery and promotion.