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FUFI

-        Trevor Noah

Summary

This chapter tells the touching story of Trevor Noah's beloved dog, Fufi, and the important life lessons she taught him.

After Trevor's family moved to a coloured neighbourhood, they first kept two black cats, but both were killed because of local superstitions linking black cats to witchcraft. Later, Trevor's mother brought home two puppies named Fufi and Panther. Panther was intelligent and could hear, while Fufi was beautiful but was believed to be unintelligent. Years later, the family discovered that Fufi was actually deaf, and Panther had been helping her throughout her life.

Trevor loved Fufi deeply. She was playful, athletic, and could jump over the family's high backyard wall every day without anyone noticing. Curious about where she went, Trevor followed her one day and discovered that she regularly visited another family. That family believed Fufi was their own dog, whom they called "Spotty."

Trevor was heartbroken because it seemed as though Fufi had chosen another family over him. His mother eventually proved that Fufi belonged to them using photographs and veterinary records, but the other family refused to return the dog until Trevor's mother paid them. When Fufi saw Panther, she immediately returned home with them.

Although Trevor felt betrayed, he later realized that Fufi had never intended to hurt him. She simply enjoyed spending time with both families. This experience taught Trevor an important lesson: love is not about ownership. The people or things we love cannot be possessed, and true love means allowing others the freedom to live their own lives. Trevor says this lesson shaped his understanding of relationships throughout his life, and whenever friends feel betrayed in love, he tells them “The story of Fufi."

 

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ഈ അധ്യായത്തിൽ ട്രെവർ നോഹ തന്റെ പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട നായയായ ഫുഫിയെക്കുറിച്ചും അവളിൽ നിന്ന് ജീവിതത്തിൽ പഠിച്ച വിലപ്പെട്ട പാഠത്തെക്കുറിച്ചും വിവരിക്കുന്നു.

ട്രെവറിന്റെ കുടുംബം പുതിയ ഒരു കോളനിയിൽ താമസമാക്കിയ ശേഷം ആദ്യം രണ്ട് കറുത്ത പൂച്ചകളെ വളർത്തി. എന്നാൽ കറുത്ത പൂച്ചകളെ മന്ത്രവാദവുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെടുത്തി കാണുന്ന അന്ധവിശ്വാസം കാരണം അവയെ ആരോ കൊന്നു. അതിനുശേഷം കുറച്ച് കാലം അവർ വളർത്തുമൃഗങ്ങളെ വളർത്തിയില്ല.

പിന്നീട് ട്രെവറിന്റെ അമ്മ ഫുഫിയും പാന്തർ എന്ന രണ്ട് നായ്ക്കുട്ടികളെ വീട്ടിലെത്തിച്ചു. പാന്തർ വളരെ ബുദ്ധിയുള്ളതും കേൾവിശക്തിയുള്ളതുമായിരുന്നു. ഫുഫി വളരെ സുന്ദരിയായിരുന്നെങ്കിലും എല്ലാവരും അവളെ മണ്ടിയാണെന്ന് കരുതി. പിന്നീട് ഒരു വെറ്ററിനറിയുടെ പരിശോധനയിലൂടെയാണ് ഫുഫി ജന്മനാ ബധിരയാണെന്നും, പാന്തറാണ് അവളെ എല്ലായ്പ്പോഴും സഹായിച്ചിരുന്നതെന്നും കുടുംബം മനസ്സിലാക്കിയത്.

ട്രെവറിന് ഫുഫിയോട് അതിയായ സ്നേഹമായിരുന്നു. അവൾ അത്ഭുതകരമായി ഉയരത്തിൽ ചാടുമായിരുന്നു. ദിവസവും വീട്ടുമതിൽ ചാടി പുറത്തുപോകുന്ന ഫുഫിയെ ഒരിക്കൽ ട്രെവർ പിന്തുടർന്നു. അപ്പോൾ മറ്റൊരു വീട്ടിൽ അവൾ സ്ഥിരമായി പോകുന്നതും അവിടെയുള്ളവർ അവളെ "സ്പോട്ടി" എന്ന പേരിൽ സ്വന്തം നായയാണെന്ന് കരുതുന്നതും അവൻ കണ്ടെത്തി.

ഇത് ട്രെവറിനെ വളരെയധികം വേദനിപ്പിച്ചു. തന്റെ പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട നായ തന്നെ വിട്ട് മറ്റൊരു കുടുംബത്തെയും സ്നേഹിക്കുന്നുവെന്ന് അവന് തോന്നി. ട്രെവറിന്റെ അമ്മ ചിത്രങ്ങളും വെറ്ററിനറി രേഖകളും കാണിച്ച് ഫുഫി തങ്ങളുടേതാണെന്ന് തെളിയിച്ചെങ്കിലും, ആ കുടുംബം പണം വാങ്ങിയ ശേഷമാണ് നായയെ തിരികെ നൽകിയത്. പാന്തറിനെ കണ്ടയുടൻ ഫുഫി സന്തോഷത്തോടെ സ്വന്തം കുടുംബത്തോടൊപ്പം മടങ്ങി.

ഈ സംഭവം ട്രെവറിനെ ഒരു വലിയ ജീവിതപാഠം പഠിപ്പിച്ചു. ഫുഫി തന്നെ വഞ്ചിച്ചിട്ടില്ലെന്നും, അവൾ തന്റെ ജീവിതം സ്വതന്ത്രമായി ആസ്വദിക്കുകയായിരുന്നുവെന്നും അവൻ തിരിച്ചറിഞ്ഞു. നമ്മൾ സ്നേഹിക്കുന്നവരെ സ്വന്തമാക്കാൻ കഴിയില്ല; യഥാർത്ഥ സ്നേഹം സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യം നൽകുന്നതാണ്. ഈ അനുഭവം ട്രെവറിന്റെ ജീവിതകാലം മുഴുവൻ ബന്ധങ്ങളെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള കാഴ്ചപ്പാടിനെ സ്വാധീനിച്ചു. പിന്നീട് തന്റെ സുഹൃത്തുക്കൾ പ്രണയത്തിലെ വഞ്ചനയെക്കുറിച്ച് വിഷമിക്കുമ്പോഴെല്ലാം, അവൻ അവരോട് "ഫുഫിയുടെ കഥ" പറയാറുണ്ടെന്ന് ഈ അധ്യായം അവസാനിക്കുന്നു.

Let's Pause and Ponder – Answers

1. ‘On our front wall someone had written in Afrikaans, “Heks” (Witch).’ Do you think torturing the cats was caused by superstition, prejudice or both? Comment.

The killing of the cats was caused by both superstition and prejudice. In many communities, black cats are wrongly believed to be associated with witchcraft and bad luck. This superstition made the neighbours think that Trevor Noah's family practised witchcraft. At the same time, prejudice against the family because of their background and race increased the hostility. Instead of understanding the truth, the people acted cruelly and killed the innocent cats. The incident shows how dangerous blind beliefs and discrimination can be.

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2. ‘They were two sisters who loved and hated each other... It was a strange relationship.’ Have you observed such strange behaviour among humans? Discuss.

Yes. Such behaviour is common among humans, especially among siblings, close friends and family members. They may argue, fight or disagree over small matters, but they still care deeply for one another. During difficult times, they stand together and support each other. Love and conflict often exist side by side in close relationships. Just like Fufi and Panther, people can quarrel frequently but continue to share a strong bond of affection and loyalty. This shows that true relationships are not always perfect, but they are built on love, understanding and mutual support.

 

Do It Yourself – Poster

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A Poster May Include:

• A catchy title
• Pictures/Illustrations
• A short, attractive message
• Important details (features/contact information)
• A slogan or call to action

Let's Pause and Ponder – Answers

1. "It's like a bicycle, but with emotions." What does Trevor mean by this?

Trevor means that having a dog is as exciting and enjoyable for a child as having a bicycle. Just as a bicycle gives a child fun, adventure, and companionship, a dog also brings happiness. However, unlike a bicycle, a dog has emotions. It can love, care, and form a deep emotional bond with its owner. Through this comparison, Trevor highlights the special friendship and unconditional love that a dog offers.

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2. Where do you think Fufi was going and why?

Fufi was secretly going to another family's house every day. She enjoyed spending time with them because they loved and cared for her as their own pet. Since she was deaf, she did not understand the confusion or conflict between the two families. She simply accepted the affection she received from both homes. Fufi's visits were innocent and showed that she was living happily without intending to hurt or betray anyone.

 

Let's Revisit – Answers

‘To see her with another boy, acting like she didn’t know me, after I raised her, after all the nights we spent together. I was heartbroken.' Trevor jots down his feelings in his diary. Write a likely diary entry.

Diary Entry

Date: ……………

Today was one of the saddest days of my life. I followed Fufi to another house and was shocked to see that another family believed she was their dog. They even called her "Spotty." I kept calling her, but she didn't come to me. It felt as if she had forgotten me completely.

I couldn't stop crying. I had raised her, trained her, and loved her so much. Seeing her happily living with another family broke my heart. Later, Mom managed to bring Fufi home, but I still felt hurt. Then I realised that Fufi had never meant to betray me. She was simply enjoying the love she received from both families.

Today I learned a valuable lesson: love is not about owning someone. True love means allowing those we love to be happy and free.

Trevor

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2. 'You do not own the thing you love.' Analyse Trevor's statement with reference to an unforgettable experience in your life.

Trevor's statement, "You do not own the thing you love," teaches us that true love is based on trust, respect, and freedom rather than control or possession. His experience with Fufi helped him understand that those we love have the right to make their own choices and live freely.

Childhood experiences often shape our understanding of love and relationships. They teach us how to care for others, handle disappointment, and accept change. These early lessons remain with us throughout our lives.

I learned a similar lesson when my close friend moved to another city because of his father's job. At first, I was upset and thought I had lost my best friend. However, we stayed in touch through phone calls and messages. I realised that true friendship does not depend on being together all the time. It is built on love, trust, and understanding.

Like Trevor, I learned that genuine love is not about keeping someone close all the time. It is about wishing for their happiness, even if they are far away. This lesson has helped me value relationships with maturity and kindness.

Debate

Love does not entitle possession. Do you agree or disagree? Conduct a debate in class.

For the Topic (Agree)

1. True love respects the other person's freedom.
2. Possessiveness destroys trust and happiness.
3. Love grows through trust, not control.
4. Everyone has the right to make their own choices.

Against the Topic (Disagree)

1. Love creates a sense of responsibility.
2. A little possessiveness can show care and affection.
3. Commitment requires loyalty and mutual expectations.
4. Emotional attachment naturally creates a feeling of belonging.

Welcome Speech

Prepare a welcome speech for the debate on the topic 'Love Does Not Entitle Possession.' The speech should welcome the audience, introduce the topic, and wish the participants success.

Good morning respected teacher and my dear friends.

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to today's debate competition. The topic for our debate is "Love Does Not Entitle Possession." This is an interesting and thought-provoking topic that encourages us to think deeply about love, trust, freedom, and relationships. Through this debate, we will hear different opinions and learn to respect diverse viewpoints. I hope all the participants present their ideas confidently and the audience enjoys this healthy exchange of thoughts. Wishing everyone the very best. Thank you all for your presence and attention.