Autobiography Of A Rumour I By Aanavi
A rumour speaks quiet, clever, and quick to spread. Born from a whisper in a classroom, it once stirred chaos and chatter. But when met with silence, even the loudest whispers can fade away. Read ‘Autobiography Of A Rumour’ by Aanavi Jhunjhunwala, 16, Kolkata.
Autobiography Of A Rumour By Aanavi
People often compare me to a wildfire, saying that I spread just as fast and maliciously. I ask them not to flatter me because it is just in my nature. In fact, I have often been compared to my siblings; conspiracy, speculation and gossip, for they have always been a bit louder, unruly and more accomplished than me. However, I take pride in being more subtle.
My proudest moment yet, has been when I was able to make the entire 11th grade believe that Ravi had poked his nose in class, trying to be discreet for his own sake but failing miserably at it. My time and place of birth was 8:00am on a Monday morning, to be exact. From the moment that I opened my eyes, or rather, Raj who was Ravi’s arch-nemesis, opened his mouth, I knew that I was special. A once dull and sullen classroom soon came alive with buzz and tittle-tattle. Cheerfully, I pat myself on the back. The entire class broke out into vigorous conversation, looking busy for once like proper students.
Ravi was the typical nerdy, spectacles-wearing boy of the class who had earned a position in the debate team of their school that Raj had desperately wanted. Envious of his flawless resume, Raj decided to poke at the one aspect of Ravi’s life that wasn’t as picture- perfect, and that was his social life at school. A rather pathetic attempt at that, of course. If I were to truly wreak havoc in his life, I would do that by joining forces with and fabricating a completely different narrative with all of my siblings, but that is besides the point. Every time I tried to approach the insolent boy on that day, which was much more often than I ever did with anyone else, he was quick to stoically brush me off. He only looked mildly displeased and unsettled and that bothered me.
My downfall hence began from here. A whisper that could once awaken the dead failed to turn heads. With an ironic twist of fate I seemed to be the one left forgotten, while Ravi was the one spreading the wildfire of indifference throughout the room which led to my end.
Aanavi Jhunjhunwala
FAQ’s Autobiography Of A Rumour By Aanavi
What is the autobiography about?
The autobiography is about a rumor that spreads quickly in a classroom, showing how gossip can grow and affect people.
Who is the narrator in the autobiography ?
The narrator is actually the rumor itself, personified as a character describing its own journey.
What makes this story unique?
The autobiography uses personification, where an abstract idea like gossip is given thoughts, feelings, and a voice.
Who are Raj and Ravi in the autobiography ?
Raj is a jealous classmate who starts the rumor, while Ravi is the target who chooses to ignore it.
What is the turning point in the autobiography ?
The turning point comes when Ravi refuses to react, causing the rumor to lose its power and fade away.
What message does the autobiography convey?
The story shows that gossip and rumors only grow when people give them attention, and ignoring them can stop their spread.
How does the title/theme relate to a wildfire?
Just like a wildfire spreads quickly and uncontrollably, rumors can spread fast—but they also die out when not fueled.
What can students learn from this autobiography ?
Students learn about the impact of gossip, the importance of emotional strength, and how to handle peer pressure.
