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ALVI LAW ASSOCIATES 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. NOTE: IMPORTANT STORIES TO STUDY ENGLISH FOR SUPPLEMENTARY OR ANNUAL EXAMS: LLB 5 YEARS PART 1 PAPER 01: THE HOLLOW OF THE THREE HILLS BY NATHANIEL HAWTHRONE SUMMARY The Hollow of the Three Hills" is a story about a young woman who has left her home due to a deep sense of guilt and shame. She visits a witch living in a hollow between three hills, hoping to see what has become of her family through three visions. In the first vision, she sees her parents expressing their disappointment in her. In the second vision, she witnesses her husband mourning at a funeral. In the final vision, she sees her son's coffin being carried to its grave. The woman, overwhelmed by her actions, sacrifices her life in exchange for these visions. Ultimately, her guilt consumes her, and she dies with the weight of her sins. CHARACTERS Young Woman: The young woman is the central figure of the story. She is described as fair and beautiful but troubled by deep feelings of guilt and shame. After abandoning her family, she is overwhelmed by remorse and seeks to know their fate through the supernatural. Her appearance is described as pale and troubled, reflecting her inner

Symbolize the separation between the real world and the supernatural. They frame the hollow and signify the boundary between life and the magical realm. October Associated with mystery and the supernatural. It marks the time when the veil between the living world and the otherworld is thin, enhancing the story’s magical and eerie atmosphere. EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. Shed light on the thematic significance of 'The Hollow of the Three Hills'. The Hollow of the Three Hills" explores deep themes of guilt, social expectations, and the triumph of evil. The young woman, burdened with guilt for abandoning her family, seeks out a witch to learn about their fate. Her overwhelming shame drives her to make a dangerous deal, leading to her own demise. This reflects how intense personal guilt can consume and destroy. The story also critiques societal expectations on women, highlighting the severe judgment faced when failing to meet these roles. Finally, the triumph of evil is evident in the witch's satisfaction with the woman’s tragic end, showing how evil can exploit human weaknesses. 2. How does "The Hollow of the Three Hills" address the theme of guilt and its consequences? The story shows how deep feelings of guilt can lead to self- punishment. The young woman feels immense guilt for leaving her family and betraying them. Her need to see her family’s fate through visions is driven by this guilt. Her actions and the resulting visions reflect how guilt can consume a person, leading to their downfall. The woman's sacrifice and her eventual death illustrate the powerful and destructive nature of unresolved guilt. 3. What role does the old crone play in "The Hollow of the Three Hills"? The old crone is a key figure representing evil and dark magic. She lives in the hollow and uses her supernatural powers to grant the young woman’s request for visions. The crone’s willingness to help the woman in exchange for her life highlights her malevolent nature. Her satisfaction with the young woman's suffering and death
demonstrates the triumph of evil in the story, as she benefits from the woman's misfortune. 4. How does the setting of "The Hollow of the Three Hills" enhance the story's themes? The setting, particularly the hollow between the three hills, creates a mysterious and eerie atmosphere. It represents a boundary between the real world and the supernatural. This setting enhances the story’s themes by making the dark magic and the young woman’s guilt more impactful. The hollow is a place where the young woman confronts her past actions and where evil prevails, emphasizing the story’s themes of guilt, shame, and the power of malevolent forces. Regards: Wajeeh Ahsan Alvi (M.A, LLB, DTL) Contact No: 0313-4384159