THE TRIAL | SSC TEXTBOOK STORY
THE TRIAL When Bassanio reached Venice, Antonio was already in the court of justice. They were waiting for the trial to begin. The Duke entered the courtroom, took his seat, and the trial began. The Duke requested Shylock to be merciful and not claim his pound of flesh. But Shylock would not listen to him. […]
THE THREE CASKETS | SSC TEXTBOOK STORY
THE THREE CASKETS Bassanio went to Belmont to visit Portia, grandly dressed, with many servants. Portia’s father had died lately. Before his death he had thought of an unusual plan to find a good husband for his daughter. He wanted a man to marry Portia for herself and not for her wealth. He had three […]
A POUND OF FLESH | SSC TEXTBOOK STORY
A POUND OF FLESH Once upon a time, in Venice, Italy, there was a very rich merchant named Antonio. He had many ships that sailed on the sea. His ships carried different types of merchandise to other countries, which he sold there. He also bought spices and other valuables from foreign countries and sold them […]
THE PURPLE JAR | A Little Girl With Her Mom
THE PURPLE JAR Rosamond, a little girl about seven years old, was walking with her mother in the streets of London. As she passed along she looked in at the windows of several shops, and saw a great variety of things. She wanted to stop to look at them and buy them all, without knowing […]
MR. MOTI | SSC TEXT BOOK STORY
MR. MOTI by Rahad Abir Ameen is seventeen when the war breaks out. One Monday, after supper, he announces he will go to war. Sonabhan shrieks in surprise. You want to leave me alone? It won’t take long, Ma, he assures her. I’ll be back soon after the training. That night Sonabhan cannot sleep. After […]