A TRIUMPH OF SURGERY

A TRIUMPH OF SURGERY. -JAMES HERRIOT-.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR. James Alfred Wight OBE FRCVS (3 October 1916 – 23 February 1995), better known by his pen name James Herriot , was a British veterinary surgeon and author. Born in Sunderland , Wight graduated from Glasgow Veterinary College in 1939, returning to England to become a veterinary surgeon in Yorkshire , where he practised for almost 50 years. He is best known for writing a series of eight books set in the 1930s–1950s Yorkshire Dales about veterinary practice, animals, and their owners, which began with If Only They Could Talk , first published in 1970. Over the decades, the series of books sold some 60 million copies. The franchise based on his writings was very successful. In addition to the books, there have been several television and film adaptations of Wight's books, including the 1975 film All Creatures Great and Small , a BBC television series of the same name , which ran 90 episodes, and a 2020 UK Channel 5 series , also of the same name..

INTRODUCTION / CHAPTER SKETCH. Basically, A TRIUMPH OF SURGERY is a story that revolves around the ill dog named Tricki and his mistress mrs . Pumphrey. The story recounts the episode where the narrator, a Veterinary surgeon, saves the life of a listless dog, Tricki , by hospitalising him to prevent him from being overfed by his wealthy owner, Mrs Pumphrey, which was only worsening his condition..

CHARACTER SKETCH : MRS.PUMPHREY. Mrs Pumphrey is a fabulously rich and resourceful lady with a large number of servants and maids. She is passionately attached to her little pet dog, Tricki . She is much worried about Tricki’s miserable condition. Tricki had become hugely fat and listless. She thinks Tricki to be suffering from malnutrition. So, she starts giving Tricki malt, cod-liver oil and a bowl of Horlicks every night. The doctor knew that Tricki’s only fault was his greed for food. He advises Mrs Pumphrey to cut down food and sweets for Tricki . For Mrs Pumphrey, it was very difficult because she pampers Tricki like a spoiled child . Mrs Pumphrey is impractical but very compassionate and caring. She and her staff arrange all comforts, beds, cushions and toys for Tricki . She constantly enquires about his health from Dr Herriot. She gratefully thanks Dr Herriot for saving Tricki’s life and calls it “A triumph of Surgery.”.

CHARACTEE SKETCH : TRICKI. Tricki is a small dog. The only fault of Tricki is his greed for food. Overfeeding of sweets, cakes and chocolates make Tricki hugely fat. He becomes rheumy and listless. His tongue lolls from his jaws. The doctor advises Mrs Pumphrey to keep Tricki on a very strict diet and give him plenty of exercises. Tricki becomes a victim of overindulgence and overfeeding. Dr Herriot’s instructions are ignored. Tricki loses appetite and starts vomiting. Dr Herriot suggests Mrs Pumphrey that Tricki be hospitalised under his observation for a fortnight. Tricki’s recovery is amazingly rapid. He is not given food but plenty of water. After a few days, Tricki starts taking an interest in his surroundings. He is transformed into a flexible and hard-muscled dog. Tricki shows his love for his mistress by jumping onto her lap when she comes to collect him..

CHARACTER SKETCH : AUTHOR. Dr James Herriot, no doubt, is a competent veterinary surgeon. He is really worried about Tricki . He understands that the real fault of the dog is his greed for food. Dr Herriot instructs Mrs Pumphrey to keep Tricki on a very strict diet. Dr James Herriot is practical and pragmatic. He doesn’t give any medical treatment to the dog. He feeds the dog with only water. His method works. The grateful mistress thanks Dr Herriot Sil and calls his feat “A triumph of Surgery!” Dr James is clever enough to enjoy the best of both the worlds. He is tempted to keep Tricki as a permanent guest. It was a happy period for Dr Herriot and his friends. He used to enjoy eggs for breakfast and wine and brandy for lunch..

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CHAPTER. James Herriot stops his car and sees the poor health of Mrs Pumphrey’s dog, Tricki . He advises Mrs Pumphrey to put Tricki on a strict diet and make him exercise daily. Mrs Pumphrey continues to overfeed Tricki , which worsens his condition. She calls Herriot for help on noticing Tricki’s deteriorating health. Herriot decides to hospitalise Tricki for a fortnight to treat him..

Tricki’s hospitalisation left Mrs Pumphrey and the helpers at home in tears. Tricki was kept on a strict diet in the hospital. His diet was increased according to the improvements he showed. Mrs Pumphrey’s anxiousness about Tricki’s health went away on learning that Tricki was convalescing satisfactorily. She started to send eggs, wine and brandy for Tricki to enrich his blood and improve his health. These items were instead enjoyed by James Herriot and his partner. Tricki was transformed from a weak fat dog to a hard-muscled and agile one. James Herriot calls Mrs Pumphrey to come and take Tricki home ..

OVERVIEW POINTS THE CHAPTER. HERRIOT HALTS TO ENQUIRE ABOUT TRICKI HERRIOT RECEIVED THE EXPECTED CALL TRICKI’S STAY AND RECOVERY AT THE HOSPITAL MRS. PUMPHREY’S CONCERN TIME FOR TRICKI’S COLLECTION.

SUMMARY OF THE CHAPTER. Mr. Pumphrey was a rich and emotional lady who has a cut dog Tricky. She loved him so much that she always overfed him. Therefore, Tricki had put on a lot of weight and hence became lethargic. When Doctor Herriot saw the fat, he was shocked. Then he made a plan and told Mrs. Pumphrey that Tricki must undergo for treatment of the ailment in the hospital. There the greedy dog had to compete with other dogs to get food, otherwise, he had to remain hungry. Soon he lost a lot of his body weight, therefore he became quite active. When Tricki was at home he was having a luxurious life. But when he came to the doctor he became all right due to the natural lifestyle. When Mrs. Pumphrey saw her active dog she thanked the doctor a lot and she felt that it was a triumph of surgery..

CONCLUSION OF THE STORY. The story signifies that the parents should not be indulgent which may harm their children..

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION ON A TRIUMPH OF SURGERY. PRESENTER: SIENNA SAMANTORAY CLASS : X-G SUMMER VACATION HOLIDAY HOMEWORK TOPIC : A TRIUMPH OF SURGERY SUBJECT : ENGLISH.