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UNIT-4

THE TOYS OF PEACE-UNIT-4


by Saki
1. What announcement by the National Peace Council does Elizabeth show her brother?
A: Elizabeth shares with her brother, Harvey, an announcement from the National Peace
Council. The council expresses concern about children playing with war toys and suggests
promoting "peace toys" as an alternative.
2. What instincts and tendencies did Harvey think would be difficult to change?
Harvey thought it might be hard to change kids' natural behaviors and traits,, as some of
their ancestors were involved in battles and acts of violence.
3. What expectations did the children have from their uncle's toys?
The children expected exciting toys like soldiers or camels from their uncle. But instead,
they got peaceful toys like ordinary people and buildings. They were confused and didn't
know how to play with them.
4. Why did Harvey think elementary education needed to be rethought?
Harvey believed that elementary education needed to be rethought. It was to focus less on
battles, violence, and wars. It should focus more on peaceful and constructive aspects of
history. They are like inventions and innovations. These shape children's minds positively.

1. Describe how the children found an exciting way to play with their new non-violent toys.
The children found a creative way to enjoy their new peace toys by using their
imagination. Initially, when their uncle gifted them these toys, they were unsure how to
play with them since they were so different from the usual soldier toys. However, they
didn’t let this stop them.
Eric and Bertie, the two boys, began using the small figures and models as characters and
settings for their own invented stories. For example, they reimagined a figure of Louis the
Fourteenth as an adventurer and transformed the model buildings into forts and palaces for
their narratives. Although the toys were designed to represent peaceful elements like
schools and civic life, the boys turned them into exciting backdrops for their imaginative
war games.
In their stories, they assigned names and roles to the figures, creating thrilling adventures
filled with daring expeditions and dramatic encounters. Their creativity brought these
non-violent toys to life in a fun and captivating way.
This illustrates that with a bit of imagination and ingenuity, any toy can become exciting
and enjoyable, even if it’s not focused on fighting or violence. The boys’ ability to turn
peaceful toys into the heart of adventurous tales highlights how imagination can make
playtime vibrant and full of excitement.
2. Do you think Harvey and Elizabeth's experiment failed? Justify your answer.
The introduction of peace toys may not have been a complete failure, but it did encounter
significant challenges. Initially, the children showed little interest in these toys. However,
they eventually found a way to incorporate them into their play by using their imagination.
Despite this, it was clear that their natural preference leaned towards war toys.
The experiment underscored the difficulty of redirecting children’s interests away from
war-themed toys. While Harvey’s effort to promote peaceful values through toys was
well-intentioned, it didn’t have an immediate or transformative effect. This suggests that
altering deeply ingrained instincts and tendencies in children might require a more gradual
and holistic approach, integrating both educational methods and thoughtfully designed
toys.

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