Debts Of Gratitude

 *Debts Of Gratitude* 

1. Selma Lagerlof has arrived at Stockholm to receive the Nobel Prize in literature . You are assigned the task of introducing and welcoming her to receive the award. Write the text of the announcement.

Answer :

     *Announcement* 

 Your Majesties, Your Royal Highness, Esteemed Nobel Prize Laureates, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen..

On behalf of the Nobel foundation, it's my great honour and pleasure to welcome our queen of literature, Ms. Selma Lagerlof, the Nobel Laureate in Literature of this year. 

She is the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. She is basically a teacher comes from Marbacka in Sweden. Her notable works are 'The Story of Gosta Berling' and 'Invisible Links'.

Let's give her a warm welcome with louder applause. I proudly invite Ms. Selma Lagerlof to this auspicious stage, to receive the Nobel prize in Literature for the year 1909.

Thank You

2. Imagine you are Selma Langerlof. Write a letter to your faithful friend, Esselde, who played a crucial role in your literary journey by opening doors when no one else believed in you. 

Answer :

Marbacka 

Sunne municipality

Varmland, Sweden -07

20 October 1909

My dear Esselde, 

How're you my dear? Hope you're doing well. I'm also OK here. 

Dear, I am writing this letter to share an important matter with you. I hope you knew that I won the Nobel Prize for Literature this year. I know that like my father and mother, you also wanted me to get this honor. Now I'm really overwhelmed with a mixture of emotions. My heart is filled with gratitude to everyone who wished and prayed for my success and good future. First of all I'm deeply thankful to my parents who shaped my life. My father will have been happy from heaven that I have won the Nobel Prize.

Dear Esselde, how can I repay your debts? You tried to open doors for me when no one dared to believe in me. I am greatly indebted to my readers too . And most of all, I am indebted to the Academy for their trust in me to give this honour. Once again I gave my heart full thankings to you dear. 

 I am concluding my letter by expecting that you will come to  see me soon. Expecting your favourable reply. Convey my warm regards to all your friends and family.

Yours lovingly,

Selma Lagerlof 

(Sd/-)

3. Suppose Selma Lagerlof writes her feelings and experiences about her Nobel achievement. Draft the likely diary entry. 

Answer :

20 October 1909

Sunday

 It was the most memorable day in my life. How can I forget today. I won the great Nobel Prize ! I am the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. I still cannot believe myself that I won that! Oh God, you're so great. I never expected such a great honour. It was because of my father and mother who shaped my life and prayed for my future. Now I'm really overwhelmed with a mixture of emotions. My heart is filled with gratitude to everyone who wished and prayed for my success. My father will have been happy from heaven that I have won the Nobel Prize. How can I repay the debts? My debts of gratitude! I'm deeply debted to my soul mate Esselde who tried to open doors for me when no one dared to believe in me. I am greatly indebted to my readers too . And most of all, I am indebted to the Academy for their trust in me to give this honour. It was really a wonderful day for me. May God bless everyone.