🌟 If I Were You

The play is about Gerrard, a calm and smart playwright who lives alone. One day, an intruder (a criminal) enters his cottage with a gun. The intruder wants to kill Gerrard and live as Gerrard because he thinks their looks are similar and he can hide from the police using Gerrard’s identity.

But Gerrard stays calm and talks very wisely. He tells the intruder that he himself is also a criminal, and the police are after him too. He also says he keeps a packed bag because he may need to run anytime. The intruder gets confused.

When the intruder goes to check a cupboard, Gerrard pushes him inside, locks it, and calls the police. Finally, Gerrard says he may even make a play about this incident.

🌟 2.  Hindi

यह नाटक गैरार्ड (Gerrard) नाम के एक शांत और समझदार व्यक्ति की कहानी है, जो अकेले रहता है। एक दिन एक अपराधी (Intruder) बंदूक लेकर उसके घर में घुस जाता है। वह गैरार्ड को मारकर उसकी जगह खुद बनकर जीना चाहता है, क्योंकि दोनों की शक्ल मिलती-जुलती है।

लेकिन गैरार्ड घबराता नहीं। वह चालाकी से इंट्रूडर को बताता है कि वह खुद भी अपराधी है, और पुलिस कभी भी उसे पकड़ने आ सकती है। इसलिए उसका बैग हमेशा पैक रहता है। यह सुनकर intruder डर जाता है।

गैरार्ड उसे कपबोर्ड देखने को कहता है और मौका मिलते ही उसे धक्का देकर कपबोर्ड में बंद कर देता है और पुलिस को फोन कर देता है। अंत में वह कहता है कि वह इस घटना पर एक नाटक भी लिख सकता है।

🌟 3. Word Meanings

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1. Who is Gerrard? What kind of life does he live?

Answer:
Gerrard is a playwright. He lives alone in a small cottage in the countryside. He avoids people because he does not like company. He lives a quiet and simple life.

2. Why does the intruder enter Gerrard’s cottage?

Answer:
The intruder enters Gerrard’s cottage to kill him. He wants to live under Gerrard’s identity to escape the police. He thinks Gerrard is lonely and no one will notice his death.

3. Describe the intruder’s character.

Answer:
The intruder is a criminal. He is nervous, careless, and not very intelligent. He panics easily and can be fooled. He is also weak-minded.

4. Describe Gerrard’s character.

Answer:
Gerrard is calm, brave, and intelligent. He does not get afraid of the gun. He uses his presence of mind and clever talk to save himself. He is confident and smart.

5. How does Gerrard save his life?

Answer:
Gerrard tells the intruder that he is also a criminal and is already wanted by the police. He says killing him will bring more trouble. The intruder gets scared and gives up. In this way, Gerrard saves his life.

6. Why does Gerrard say that killing him will not benefit the intruder?

Answer:
Gerrard says that he is already a criminal and the police are searching for him. If the intruder kills him, he will be caught easily. So, it will only bring trouble, not safety.

7. What is the main theme of the play “If I Were You”?

Answer:
The main theme is presence of mind and intelligence. It teaches us that we can face danger by staying calm and thinking wisely.

8. What message does the play give us?

Answer:
The play teaches us that brain is more powerful than weapons. It also tells us not to panic in danger and to use our intelligence.

9. How is Gerrard different from the intruder?

Answer:
Gerrard is calm, brave, and clever. The intruder is nervous, afraid, and foolish. Gerrard controls the situation, but the intruder loses control.

10. Why is the intruder easily fooled by Gerrard?

Answer:
The intruder is not smart and gets scared easily. Gerrard speaks confidently and cleverly. Because of this, the intruder believes him and becomes afraid.