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A Triumph of Surgery Competency Based

The document discusses the negative impact of overindulgent behavior, particularly by Mrs. Pumphrey towards her pet Tricki, whose health deteriorated due to excessive pampering. It highlights that such actions can have harmful consequences and draws parallels to parenting styles that spoil children. The responses also reflect on how one might intervene or provide support in similar situations.

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A Triumph of Surgery Competency Based

The document discusses the negative impact of overindulgent behavior, particularly by Mrs. Pumphrey towards her pet Tricki, whose health deteriorated due to excessive pampering. It highlights that such actions can have harmful consequences and draws parallels to parenting styles that spoil children. The responses also reflect on how one might intervene or provide support in similar situations.

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A TRIUMPH OF SURGERY

Question 1.
This episode describes the silly behaviour of a rich woman who is foolishly indulgent, perhaps
because she is lonely. Do you think such people are merely silly or can their actions cause
harm to others?
Answer:
Mrs Pumphrey’s actions had a harmful reaction on Tricki’s health. She was overparenting’ and
overfeeding Tricki in the name of love. This worsened his condition to an extent that he had to
be hospitalised. People like Mrs Pumphrey are not just merely silly but their actions can
definitely have dangerous consequences for others.
Question 2.
Do you think there are also parents like Mrs Pumphrey?
Answer:
Yes, there are some parents like Mrs Pumphrey who spoil their children by pampering them.
They overfeed their children/pets despite being aware of the harmful effects on their health.
Parents like Mrs Pumphrey should maintain a healthy lifestyle of their family and pets.
Question 3.
What would you have done if you were :
1. a member of the staff in Mrs Pumphrey’s household,
2. a neighbour? What would your life have been like, in general?
Answer:
1. If I were a member of the staff in her household I would have not followed Mrs
Pumphrey’s command to feed Tricki blindly. In fact, I would have fed him according to the
vet’s advice. I would have also skipped sending the unnecessary stuff like toys, cushions
etc to the hospital. My life would have been a very busy one, as I would have had to take
care of the household chores and meet Tricki’s demands on time.
2. If I were Mrs Pumphrey’s neighbour, I would have advised her to consult a vet and follow
his advice strictly keeping in mind Tricki’s deteriorating health. I would have also been
supportive in their hard time when Tricki was hospitalised. My life as Mrs Pumphrey’s
neighbour would have been full of surprises and gifts as Mrs Pumphrey was a loving lady.
Question 4.
What would you have done if you were in the narrator’s place?
Answer:
If I were in the narrator’s place, I would have treated Tricki with a similar amount of
compassion and love. I would have been equally caring as Mr James Herriot towards Tricki. I
would have just been a little more stern while advising Mrs Pumphrey to put Tricki on a strict
diet knowing her way of showing love. I would have also not consumed Tricki’s share of eggs,
wine and brandy sent by Mrs Pumphrey.

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