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English Core · 2026 · 2 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 2
In what way did Jonathan's journey challenge traditional beliefs ? Give an example.
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Jonathan mastered flying for joy, not for survival/ secret of flight- not flapping wings but in knowing the purpose of flying
success is not about meeting societal expectations but achieving self-realisation and freedom/ breaking the chain of thought /attaining one's full potential
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