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D. Study the given organiser about Mr Rehman and then read the character sketch.

Words he/she speaks
Appearance
 I hope I’m not interrupting you?
short, stocky, balding, heavy moustache,
 Sorry, I didn’t quite catch that?
twinkling eyes, slight paunch
 What an extraordinary young man!

Relationship with other characters
 Mr Bhushan’s boss at work  Meets his family for evening tea

Character at the end
Character at the beginning
humorous, loves food, appreciative,
silent, solemn, serious, rarely smiles, firm
broad-minded

Mr Rehman is a short, stocky, balding man. He has a heavy moustache, twinkling eyes and a slight
paunch. He is Mr Bhushan’s boss. While talking to his wife, Mr Bhushan describes him as being
a solemn, silent and serious looking man who rarely smiles. But during his conversation with Mr
Bhushan, it is also clear that he is a soft-spoken and polite man.
When he goes to Mr Bhushan’s home, he reveals his humorous and cheerful side. He is also
highly appreciative of Rakesh’s cooking talent and shocks everyone, especially Mr Bhushan with
his unconventional thinking.
Mr Rehman’s character is helpful and important in bringing about the necessary change in Mr
Bhushan’s views.

1. Now, complete the organiser given below about Mr Bhushan.

Mr Bhushan’s views on I know this because
Rakesh’s cooking before

meeting Mr Rehman:

strict, conventional, irritated,
rigid and stereotypical 

Mr Bhushan’s views on Rakesh’s I know this because
cooking after meeting Mr Rehman:

realises his skills and talent, proud of

his talent, willing to let him follow
his dream 

General qualities
loving, family man, hard-working, caring, forgetful

2. Write Mr Bhushan’s character sketch based on the filled organiser. You may revisit

Mr Rehman’s character sketch for guidance.
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