Vistas: The Third Level · Class 12 · CBSE · Science English
Which idea is most strongly conveyed by Charley's search for the third level at Grand Central Station?
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Which idea is most strongly conveyed by Charley's search for the third level at Grand Central Station?
- A.Modern transport systems always contain secret historical spaces.
- B.People may create imagined or symbolic escapes when modern life becomes stressful.Correct answer
- C.Historical travel is more useful than psychological treatment.
- D.Charley is mainly interested in studying railway architecture.
Solution
The third level functions as an escape from the pressures of contemporary life. Charley's search therefore represents the human tendency to seek refuge in imagination, nostalgia, or an idealised past.
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