Don Quixote liked to read books about courageous knights and their unbelievable adventures.
The books made Don Quixote be placed in the imaginary world of knights.
As Don Quixote imagined himself placed in the world of knights, he didn’t believe Sancho.
Sancho was a peasant. Don Quixote promised him an island to be a reward if Sancho served him. So, Sancho might have continued to journey on with Don Quixote.
As Don Quixote and Sancho pass a farm, they see a thick cloud of dust. Don Quixote thinks it to be a great army marching towards them.
Don imagined meeting the leaders and principal knights of different nations. He also imagined that he heard the neighing of steeds, the sound of trumpets, and the rattling of drums.
The shepherds pelted stones at Don Quixote and soon, he fell wounded to the ground.
Discuss and Answer (Text Book Page No. 92)
To Dream the Impossible Dream
Don Quixote might be seen as not simply crazy in his refusal to see things as they really are but more like a person who wants to accomplish a greater good and so refuses to compromise his ideals. Examples of such people include Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King Jr.Discuss (with examples and other evidence) whether or not they think Quixote deserves to be put in the company of real-world idealists or is merely delusional.
The story of Don Quixote was written for enjoyment. This story was read largely by children and they relished the fun. So, Don Quixote cannot be put in the company of the real world idealists. He is merely