Vistas: The Enemy · Class 12 · CBSE · Science English
What is the most significant implication of the servants leaving Dr Sadao’s house after learning that the wounded man is an American?
Practice question from Vistas: The Enemy (Class 12 · CBSE · Science English), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
medium · MCQ · Q-12E8E1
What is the most significant implication of the servants leaving Dr Sadao’s house after learning that the wounded man is an American?
- A.They are afraid that the American soldier will take control of the household.
- B.Their reaction reflects wartime prejudice and their inability to accept compassion toward an enemy.Correct answer
- C.They believe Dr Sadao has failed professionally as a surgeon.
- D.They want to protect the American soldier from being arrested by the Japanese army.
Solution
The servants’ departure shows how strongly wartime nationalism and prejudice shape ordinary behaviour. Unlike Sadao and Hana, they cannot separate the wounded man’s humanity from his identity as an enemy soldier.
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