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Book : Kaliedoscope - Short Stories Ncert Solutions | Chapter - 4 English - Short Stories
Class : 12th
Subject : English
Chapter : 4
Chapter Name : Tomorrow
Q1 What is the consistency one finds in the old man’s madness?
Answer. The old man keeps finding his son and becomes out of control when someone made
fun of him or talked about a son. He would advertise about his lost son regularly with the hope
that he would return someday.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Understanding the text
Q2 How does Captain Hagberd prepare for Harry’s homecoming?
Answer. When Captain Hagberd met a stranger who was actually his son he seemed totally
unaware of the fact that it was his own lost son. But, the stranger was aware of the relationship
and tells him that he knows about his son and he can provide details about him. Initially, Captain
refused to believe him. But in this way Captain is confirmed that his son is alive and he will
arrive the next day.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Understanding the text
Q3 How did Bessie begin to share Hagberd’s insanity regarding his son?
Answer. When the Stranger encounters Bessie and asks her the reason, for the old man
behaving in an insane way. Bessie during conversation starts telling him everything. He lost his
son somewhere in the sea and believes that he is alive and he would return someday. He keeps
roaming here and there with the advertisement of his lost son.
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Class : 12th
Subject : English
Chapter : 4
Chapter Name : Tomorrow
Q1 What is the consistency one finds in the old man’s madness?
Answer. The old man keeps finding his son and becomes out of control when someone made
fun of him or talked about a son. He would advertise about his lost son regularly with the hope
that he would return someday.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Understanding the text
Q2 How does Captain Hagberd prepare for Harry’s homecoming?
Answer. When Captain Hagberd met a stranger who was actually his son he seemed totally
unaware of the fact that it was his own lost son. But, the stranger was aware of the relationship
and tells him that he knows about his son and he can provide details about him. Initially, Captain
refused to believe him. But in this way Captain is confirmed that his son is alive and he will
arrive the next day.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Understanding the text
Q3 How did Bessie begin to share Hagberd’s insanity regarding his son?
Answer. When the Stranger encounters Bessie and asks her the reason, for the old man
behaving in an insane way. Bessie during conversation starts telling him everything. He lost his
son somewhere in the sea and believes that he is alive and he would return someday. He keeps
roaming here and there with the advertisement of his lost son.
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Book : Kaliedoscope - Short Stories Ncert Solutions | Chapter - 4 English - Short Stories
Page : 68 , Block Name : Understanding the text
Q4 What were Harry’s reasons for coming to meet old Hagberd?
Answer. Harry’s reason to come home were-
➔ He was eager to learn where the old Hagberd was living right now.
➔ He wanted to know that whatever he heard from barber about him was actually true or it
was false.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Understanding the text
Q5 Why does Harry’s return prove to be a disappointment for Bessie?
Answer. Harry and Bessie were very closely associated with each other. When he left her, she
was completely destroyed and felt heartbroken and cried everyday. This was the only reason
that Harry’s return proved to be shattering for Bessie.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Understanding the text
Q1. Comment on the technique used by the author to unfold the story of Captain Hagberd’s
past.
Answer. The technique was very skilfully used by Joseph Conrad. Initially, there is no reference
of the past, but as the story moves ahead secret from the past gets unveiled. The plot is
fabricated very nicely and the element of suspense is added to plot. At last, everything has been
unveiled and readers get a full view of the narrative.
Page : 69 , Block Name : Appreciation
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Page : 68 , Block Name : Understanding the text
Q4 What were Harry’s reasons for coming to meet old Hagberd?
Answer. Harry’s reason to come home were-
➔ He was eager to learn where the old Hagberd was living right now.
➔ He wanted to know that whatever he heard from barber about him was actually true or it
was false.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Understanding the text
Q5 Why does Harry’s return prove to be a disappointment for Bessie?
Answer. Harry and Bessie were very closely associated with each other. When he left her, she
was completely destroyed and felt heartbroken and cried everyday. This was the only reason
that Harry’s return proved to be shattering for Bessie.
Page : 68 , Block Name : Understanding the text
Q1. Comment on the technique used by the author to unfold the story of Captain Hagberd’s
past.
Answer. The technique was very skilfully used by Joseph Conrad. Initially, there is no reference
of the past, but as the story moves ahead secret from the past gets unveiled. The plot is
fabricated very nicely and the element of suspense is added to plot. At last, everything has been
unveiled and readers get a full view of the narrative.
Page : 69 , Block Name : Appreciation
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Book : Kaliedoscope - Short Stories Ncert Solutions | Chapter - 4 English - Short Stories
Q2 Identify instances in the story in which you find streaks of insanity in people other than
Hagberd. What implications do they suggest?
Answer. Insanity means irrationality. There were two moments when the streak of insanity was
visible in people other than Hagberd.
The first one was found in barber, as he was passing judgment on old Hagberd without
understanding his plight.
The second was Mr. Carvil as he used to overreact and would shout loudly when needed
something.
Page : 69 , Block Name : Appreciation
Q1 ‘Every mental state, even madness, has its equilibrium based upon self-esteem. Its
disturbance causes unhappiness’.
Answer. It is aptly stated that “Every mental state, even madness, has its equilibrium
based upon self-esteem. Its disturbance causes unhappiness.” Adisturbed person
whom world considers mad can feel the sense of unhappiness when he learns about his
self esteem and respect. As in this narration, the protagonist has lost control over his
senses and that leads to great suffering.
Page : 69 , Block Name : Talking about the Text
Q2 Joyce’s ‘Eveline’ and Conrad’s ‘Tomorrow’ are thematically similar.
Answer. The thing that is similar is the short and brief narration of the plot. Eveline’ is a part of
James Joyce’s collection Dubliners. Whereas, Tomorrow is the short story written by Joseph
Conrad.
Page : 69 , Block Name : Talking about the Text
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Q2 Identify instances in the story in which you find streaks of insanity in people other than
Hagberd. What implications do they suggest?
Answer. Insanity means irrationality. There were two moments when the streak of insanity was
visible in people other than Hagberd.
The first one was found in barber, as he was passing judgment on old Hagberd without
understanding his plight.
The second was Mr. Carvil as he used to overreact and would shout loudly when needed
something.
Page : 69 , Block Name : Appreciation
Q1 ‘Every mental state, even madness, has its equilibrium based upon self-esteem. Its
disturbance causes unhappiness’.
Answer. It is aptly stated that “Every mental state, even madness, has its equilibrium
based upon self-esteem. Its disturbance causes unhappiness.” Adisturbed person
whom world considers mad can feel the sense of unhappiness when he learns about his
self esteem and respect. As in this narration, the protagonist has lost control over his
senses and that leads to great suffering.
Page : 69 , Block Name : Talking about the Text
Q2 Joyce’s ‘Eveline’ and Conrad’s ‘Tomorrow’ are thematically similar.
Answer. The thing that is similar is the short and brief narration of the plot. Eveline’ is a part of
James Joyce’s collection Dubliners. Whereas, Tomorrow is the short story written by Joseph
Conrad.
Page : 69 , Block Name : Talking about the Text
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Book : Kaliedoscope - Short Stories Ncert Solutions | Chapter - 4 English - Short Stories
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Document Details
| Board / Org | NCERT |
| Exam | Class 12 |
| Type | Solution |
| Pages | 5 |
| Updated | 30 Apr 2026 |