Review - Chapter - 3, Three Men in a Boat | English Class 9 PDF Download

Characters

Jim (The narrator):  Jim who laughed at George earlier now gives credit to him for thinking sensibly. Jim  becomes philosophical in his comments. He says that the boat of Life should be light because it will be easier to pull.

George : George is given the responsibility of preparing the grocery catalogue. He suggests that they should make a list of those things that they can’t do without. It is considered a sensible suggestion by Jim.

Harris : Harris wishes to command others. He does not want to do work himself but wants other people to do it. He is like Uncle Podger who simply commanded others to get the work done. Hams loves an early morning swim because it gives him appetite.

Plot

The friends now decide about the things to be taken on the trip. Harris who does not want to do work himself is compared to Uncle Podger. The character of Uncle Podger is described in details and in a humorous manner. Jim (the narrator) makes a philosophical comment. He says that the boat of life should be Light because it will be easier to pull.