A method of studying this novel for CBSE students of 12th standard and the best option is to WATCH THE FILM FIRST AND THEN READ THE NOVEL.... This is one of the easiest way for preparing the Novel and to score 12 marks in the literature section out of 40 ... When you watch the film it would be easy to understand the story and write in your own words and sentences in the exam according to the question being asked .... Even READING THE PLOT IN WIKIPEDIA IS ANOTHER EASY WAY TO STUDY THE NOVEL ....