The Wind Cap – Complete Guide: Summary, Bengali Meaning & Quiz

পশ্চিমবঙ্গ মধ্য শিক্ষা পর্ষদের অষ্টম শ্রেণির ইংরেজি বিষয়ের প্রথম অধ্যায় The Wind Cap যেটি লিখেছেন Jane Yolen। এই গল্পের line by line বঙ্গানুবাদ, words meaning ও সারাংশ দেওয়া হয়েছে তিনটি ভাগে।

This is a fantasy story about a boy named Jon who wanted to be a sailor but was forbidden by his mother. His kindness to a turtle changes his life forever. To help you master this text easily, we have broken down the entire story into three distinct parts. In each part, you will find our special Interactive Tool featuring line-by-line Bengali meaning slides and an additional quiz.

About the Author: Jane Yolen

Jane Hyatt Yolen (born 1939) is a famous American author of folklore, fantasy, science fiction, and children’s books. She has written over 280 books, the best known of which are The Devil’s Arithmetic and Owl Moon. The story “The Wind Cap” is an edited version of one of her popular tales.

Complete Story Summary

(গল্পের সম্পূর্ণ সারাংশ)

The story revolves around a lad named Jon who dreams of becoming a sailor, but his mother refuses to let him go to sea. One day, while ploughing the field, Jon finds a tiny green turtle. He saves it from the plough and puts it safely on his head. To his surprise, the turtle turns into a tiny green fairy man who grants him a wish in return for his kindness.

Jon asks for a cap that brings wind, which sailors love. The fairy man gives him a striped cap but warns him: “No human hand will ever be able to take it off.” Jon leaves home and becomes a very popular sailor because he can summon wind from any direction. However, the condition that he cannot remove the cap becomes a problem.

One day, after a long voyage, Jon falls fast asleep. In his dream, the seasons change rapidly, causing him to twist and turn. The cap twists on his head, summoning a violent squall (storm) that nearly destroys the ship. The angry captain pulls the cap off Jon’s head, and the power is lost. In the end, Jon learns to rely on his own skills rather than magic and becomes a successful captain.

Study Guide: Chapter Breakdown

Select a section below to access the detailed line-by-line Bengali analysis and interactive quizzes.

Comprehensive Vocabulary List (শব্দার্থ)

Here is a list of important words from the story to help you improve your vocabulary.