Two Stories About Flying - His First Flight (Part I)

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His First Flight by Liam O’Flaherty

A Seagull soaring through the sky

Summary

A young seagull is afraid to fly. Despite encouragement and scolding from his family, he hesitates until hunger drives him to leap off the ledge for food. In that moment of desperation, he discovers his ability to fly. His fear vanishes, and he soars through the sky, finally joining his family on the sea.

Themes

  • Courage and self-discovery
  • Nature and instinct
  • Family encouragement and independence

Vocabulary

  • Ledge – a narrow horizontal shelf
  • Upbraiding – scolding
  • Derisively – mockingly
  • Skim – to move lightly over a surface

Comprehension Questions with Answers

  1. Why was the young seagull afraid to fly?

    He was afraid his wings would not support him, and he feared falling from the high ledge into the vast sea below.

  2. How did his family react to his fear?

    His parents scolded and threatened him with starvation. They also tried to encourage him by demonstrating flight and food gathering.

  3. What finally motivated him to make his first flight?

    Extreme hunger pushed him to dive for a piece of fish that his mother dangled in front of him. This instinctual action led to his first flight.

  4. Describe his emotions once he started flying.

    At first, he felt terrified and dizzy. But once he realized he wasn’t falling, he felt the joy and thrill of flying, and soon forgot his fear.

  5. What lesson do we learn from the young seagull's experience?

    Sometimes, we must confront our fears to grow. The seagull’s courage and instinct helped him discover his ability to fly—just like we learn new skills when we challenge ourselves.


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