Class 11 Two Little Soldiers Exercise                 Â
Summary
Two soldiers, Luc and Jean, have a Sunday tradition of spending time in the countryside away from their barracks. They enjoy food, wine, and the familiar surroundings. They start noticing a village girl who brings her cow to pasture and eventually strike up a conversation with her. She shares milk with them and promises to meet again the following week. They bring her candy as a gift the next time.
Their friendship with the girl grows, and they share meals together. However, Luc starts taking days off during the week, borrowing money from Jean without explanation. On a Sunday, the girl becomes affectionate with Luc, leaving Jean feeling left out. Luc and the girl spend time alone together, making Jean confused and hurt.
Later, as they stand on a bridge over the Seine, Jean leans over too far and falls into the river. Luc can only watch helplessly as his friend drowns. The story revolves around the evolving friendship between the soldiers and the tragic event that ultimately leads to Jean's death.
Reference beyond the text
a. Is it good to have conflict between friendship and love? Is it morally good that a person and his best friend can love the same person
➜ No, it's not a good thing if friendship and love cause problems. These relationships are important for people. Real friends and loved ones care about each other. They help you see your strengths and weaknesses and make you feel better about yourself. Friends also make tough times easier with laughter and support.
If two people who are best friends have feelings for the same person, it's not morally wrong as long as their intentions are honest. Sometimes, this situation can happen without anyone wanting it. But it can lead to issues later on. The best solution is to talk openly and control feelings to avoid problems.
b. How would you describe the triangular love?Â
➜ The story "Two Little Soldiers" talks about friendship, romantic love, problems, betrayal, and jealousy. It's a story about a kind of love triangle where a friend's dishonesty causes problems for the other friend.
A love triangle is when three people are involved in a romantic way. Sometimes two people have feelings for the same third person. It can be between friends, lovers, or even family members.
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