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Elective English—III

Notes for you and what will make you happy. However, your happiness should not become the cause
of someone else’s misery.

Self Assessment

State whether the following statements are true or false:

1. Miracle at House No 3 is Malavika Roy Singh first stint with writing a fantasy novel.
2. Sangeeta said, “Congrats on clearing away the credit card mess. I knew you will get out of
the mess.”

3. Sunil exploited Amrita emotionally and financially.
4. Sunil was Amrita’s cousin sister Madhu’s husband.
5. Malavika Roy Singh worked as a financial analyst before becoming a fulltime writer.

7.5 Summary

The Agony of Win is a simple short story about a woman who falls for her sister’s husband,
Sunil. She goes on to have an alleged affair with Sunil, which both of them tries to keep
under wraps.

Though Amrita is aware that she is not doing the right thing but she is completely smitten
by the charms of her brother in-law.

Without thinking of the consequences, she comes closer to Sunil, betraying her twin sister
and family. Sunil’s selfish nature is clearly depicted in the scene in which he proclaims that
he is a married man with a family to look after.

When Amrita realised the true nature of Sunil, she decided to end things. This throws the
light on the fact that you are responsible for your actions.

A person is responsible for his or her own happiness, if you depend on others to make you
happy, you are probably in for a big surprise.

7.6 Keywords

Futile: To be useless.
Infuriate: To become very angry and impatient.

Integrity: To be honest with strong moral principles.
Remorse: To feel guilty about something.
Telepathy: The communication of thoughts and ideas via unknown means.

7.7 Review Questions

1. Write a note on Malavika Roy Singh.
2. What is the theme of the story ‘The Agony of Win’? Elaborate.
3. Do you think Amrita’s relationship with Sunil is justified? Give reasons.
4. How would have Madhu reacted if she comes to know about Amrita and Sunil’s alleged
affair?

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