Beehive (Prose): The Snake and the Mirror · Class 9 · CBSE English
Describe the immediate physical reaction of the narrator when the snake landed on his shoulder.
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Describe the immediate physical reaction of the narrator when the snake landed on his shoulder.
Answer: When the snake landed on his shoulder, the narrator sat like a stone statue. He was terrified, holding his breath, and lost all his physical mobility while his mind remained active and alert.
Solution
The narrator's reaction was one of complete paralysis due to fear. He describes himself as turning to stone, knowing that any slightest movement could provoke the snake to strike.
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