The Verger: ASSEB (AHSEC) Class 12 Alternative English Notes

State whether these sentences are True or False.

Albert Edward was a habitual smoker.

False

Albert Edward was very particular about his gowns.

True.

The churchwardens were young men.

False.

The verger learnt to read and write only upon entering into business.

False

For how long had the verger been at St Peter's?

The verger had been at St Peter's for long Sixteen Years.

In the course of how many years did Albert Edward own ten shops? Within a period of ten years Albert Edward owned ten shops.

From where did the new vicar hail?

The new vicar hailed from East End.

How much money did Albert Edward have at the bank?

Albert Edward had thirty thousand pounds at the bank.

Which brand of cigarettes did the verger want to buy?

The verger wanted to buy Gold Flake

How much time did the new vicar propose to give the verger to learn reading and writing?

The new vicar proposed to give Three Months time to the verger to learn reading and writing.

What did Albert Edward do before he became the verger at St Peter's? Albert Edward worked as a butler for a widowed peeress.

What did the new vicar discover?

The new vicar discovered that Albert Edward could neither read nor write.

What is the opinion of the verger regarding the new vicar?

The Verger does not have a very good opinion regarding the new vicar. He doesn't like the new vicar. The Verger thinks that the new vicar wants to have control over everything in the church.

What does the bank manager suggest to Albert Edward?

The manager suggested Albert Edward to invest some amount of his savings on buying securities which would earn a much higher rate of interest.

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What was the condition put forth by the new vicar to the verger?

The condition set down before the Verger by the vicar and the two church wardens was that the Verger should learn letters within three months. Neglecting to do as such, he would loose his job in the church as they don't want to give such a respectful post like Verger to anyone who is illiterate.

Briefly describe the verger's attitude towards his gowns.

The Verger regarded his gowns as a dignified representation of his position and was very fond of them. He never gave away his old gowns; rather, he kept them in the wardrobe's bottom drawer. covered with brown paper. He had a number of such old gowns, in a complete series.

How did the manager react upon his discovery that Mr Foreman could neither read nor write?

The manager reacted in a positive way when he discovered Mr Foreman could neither read nor write. Rather than being disheartened or neglecting him, the manager proposed a way to help Mr. Foreman learn reading and writing. He also supported and encouraged him.

Briefly describe the career of Albert Edward.

Albert Edward Foreman, The Verger, was a straightforward and committed nature man. He loyally maintained his duties as the Verger of St. Peter's church for long sixteen years, tirelessly dealing with every one of the manual undertakings. He invested heavily in his work, and there were no bad things to say about his work until the new vicar found that he couldn't read or write. Regardless of the vicar's demand that either to learn reading or writing or leave the job, the Verger, being an independent man, decided to keep up with his nobility and rejected the proposal. Instead, he chose to resign, accepting that it is already late for him to learn anything.

However, Foreman did not stop here, he left on another endeavor and opened a tobacco shop, which ended up finding lasting success. Indeed, even the banker was astonished by his abilities despite being illiterate. Within a few years he was able to own ten shops, displaying his flexibility and versatility in defeating difficulties. Regardless of his monetary achievement, the Verger stayed unassuming and happy with a straightforward life. He perceived that being uneducated didn't obstruct his capacity to satisfy his obligations.

Albert Edward Foreman's reasonable thinking, devotion, and strong hard working attitude were key factors that added to his prosperity. These characteristics were deficient in the new vicar, featuring the distinct difference between their ways to deal with life and work. The Verger's insight was not received from academic knowledge however from sharp perception and experience acquired from his communications with the world.

Describe, in detail, how Albert Edward lost the job of the verger at St Peter's.

Albert Edward lost the job of the verger at St Peter's Church because of the new vicar's disclosure of Albert Edward's illiteracy. One fine day the new Vicar called the Verger in the vestry, there he revealed his illiteracy. However, Albert Edward Foreman was giving his level best to fulfil his duties towards the Church, but the new Vicar showed his disagreement of giving the job to a Verger of the well known Church like St. Peters to someone who neither knew to read or write. Thus Albert was given three months time either to learn how to read or write or else to leave the job. The Verger did not accept the decision of the new Vicar instead he chose the second option. He did not like the new Vicar, since he joined. The Verger used to miss the old Vicar who was more friendly and he didn't use to interfere in everything. Thus, this was how the Verger, Albert Edward Foreman lost the job of the St. Peter’s Church .

Would you consider that the new vicar's chance discovery of Foreman's illiteracy was a blessing in disguise for the verger? Write a persuasive answer.

Yes, the new vicar's chance discovery of Foreman's illiteracy can be considered a blessing in disguise for the verger. While at first instance it prompted to loss his job, but it ultimately brought happiness in the life of the Verger.

After leaving his job as the verger, Albert Edward took a wrong path and he searched for a Gold Flake for him. But, surprisingly, he was unable to find out a shop in the whole road. This provoked him to start a new business of his own tobacco shop and newsagent business the following day. This adventure ended up finding lasting success, prompting Albert Edward turning into a rich man with a significant fortune.

It must be said that if the new vicar had not found Albert Edward's illiteracy and ordered him to learn how to read or write within three months, Albert Edward might not leave his job as a verger without thinking for other works.. His illiteracy, which appeared to be a limit at that point, really pushed him to wander into the business world, where he flourished and achieved financial success what he might have only imagined.

Albert Edward's story set an example for those who failed in life and become demotived. His story said how difficulties and surprising disclosures can in some cases lead to new opportunities and growth. By embracing what is going on and adjusting to the conditions, Albert Edward had the option to defeat the difficulties and make progress in an alternate way. Thus, the chance discovery of his illiteracy by the new vicar can indeed be seen as a blessing in disguise for the verger.