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ALVI LAW ASSOCIATS 0313-4384159 Regards: Wajeeh Ahsan Alvi (M.A, LLB, DTL) Contact No: 0313-4384159 NOTE: These notes are the intellectual property of ALVI LAW ASSOCIATES by WAJEEH AHSAN ALVI not for sale not for Re-forward if anyone found in any of above activity will responsible for the consequences. If you are going to study these Notes, I’ll recommend you to take lecture of these questions for better understanding and concept building then you will be better able to understand the question and answer accordingly. All lectures and important stuff is available on my YouTube channel. Channel name Alvi Law Associates. For free notes and lectures series WhatsApp only. THE SIGNALMAN By Charles Dickens SUMMARY In "The Signal-Man" by Charles Dickens, a narrator meets a railway signalman who is deeply troubled by strange and frightening experiences. The signalman has seen ghostly figures that seem to predict disasters. He tells the narrator about two apparitions he has seen: one that warns of an accident and another that appears at the scene of a tragedy. The signalman starts seeing a third ghost, which intensifies his fear. Despite his efforts to act on the warnings, the signalman feels powerless to prevent the accidents. Tragically, the narrator learns that the signalman was killed by a train accident, which happened on the very day they were supposed to meet again. The story explores themes of helplessness, the impact of industrialization, and the eerie influence of supernatural elements. CHARACTERS The Narrator: The unnamed narrator is an educated man who encounters the signalman while traveling. He is intrigued and concerned about the signalman’s distress. The narrator’s role is

1. How can "The Signalman" be seen as a story that defines the curse of industrialization? The Signalman" highlights the negative effects of industrialization through the character of the signalman and his tragic fate. The story shows how the new railway system, a symbol of industrial progress, brings not just convenience but also danger and stress. The signalman's job is dangerous and isolating, and his warnings about disasters related to the trains are ignored. This reflects how industrial advancements often come with unforeseen risks and a loss of personal safety and well-being. The signalman's death, despite his warnings, underscores the cruel impact of industrialization on individuals working in these new systems. 2. In "The Signalman," what do you think is the narrator's view of the supernatural? In "The Signalman," the narrator is initially skeptical of the supernatural. He listens to the signalman's stories about the apparitions with a mix of curiosity and doubt. As the story progresses, the narrator becomes more open to the possibility of supernatural events, especially after the tragic ending. The signalman's convincing account and the eerie atmosphere around the railway station make it harder for the narrator to dismiss the supernatural completely. By the end, the narrator's experience with the signalman and the tragic outcome suggest that he starts to consider the possibility that there might be more to these supernatural occurrences than he initially believed. 3. What evidence is given that the events he narrates have changed his views? The narrator's views change significantly by the end of the story. Initially skeptical, he becomes convinced of the supernatural after witnessing the tragic death of the signalman. The narrator's reaction to the signalman's warnings and his own sense of dread highlight this shift. The fact that the narrator describes the signalman’s death in detail and reflects on the eerie circumstances surrounding it shows that the events have deeply affected him. He realizes that the signalman's warnings about the apparitions were real, which suggests that the narrator now believes in the supernatural and its impact on their lives. Regards: Wajeeh Ahsan Alvi (M.A, LLB, DTL) Contact No: 0313-4384159