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Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Mimicry proved costly


Arati a seven year old little girl was perfectly alright till yesterday. But very next day she was completely changed. What was the change in her? The little pretty girl who was speaking fluently changed and speaking with the defect of stammering. It was first noticed by the parents. When asked to her about the sudden change, she didn't reply properly. Worried parents went to ENT doctor to find out the reason for sudden change. Thorough examination was conducted and it was revealed that defect was temporary and curable after undergoing treatment.
Arati was liked by one and all, because of her soft nature, intelligent in study and her attractive appearence. It was a shocking news for the school, where she was studying and also her friends. Arati was also desperate for the unexpected development. She became dull and stopped talking with others. Her mom tried to ask her the reason behind such development and failed to get the reply.
The school management had decided to enact a drama in view of the school day. One of the teachers was made incharge of this programme. His first task was to select suitable boys and girls to act in the drama. It was really a difficult assignment for him. Because most of the students refuse to participate in the drama. Ultimately with great difficulty, he selected five boys and girls. He was unable to select a girl for an important role.
An idea flashed to the teacher for this major role. Immediately he went to the class, where Arati was studying. He suggested her to accept the role in the drama. She refused to act, because of her defect stammering. The teacher tried to convince her to accept the role. But she was firm in her view. Thereafter, the teacher went to her parents and requested them to convince the daughter to accept the role. After pursuation, they agreed to convince the daughter. Arati unwillingly accepted to act in the drama. Though her role was short, but challanging. Her dialogues were in Sanskrit. Arati took it as a challanging job. Her mom narrated the brave stories of children and their determination to reach the goal. Reharsal was commenced one month before the drama. The encouragement was received from the well wishers. Arati was in a position to byheart all the dialogues perfectly without any mistake. In the process, a miracle was happened. She regained her normal voice. The drama was successful. Everybody praised Arati for the excellant performance.
She was honoured by the school with a beautiful momento. She was given an opportunity speak on the occasion. Arati said the defect of stammering was due to imitation of other girl. I wanted to immitate the girl , who was having stammering. Therefore, everybody must learn a lesson from me the impact of imitating others.

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  • At 6:50 AM, Blogger Vijaykant said…

    Ya.. Your story is very true... I have observed this change in few young kids.

     

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