Hornbill (Prose): The Portrait of a Lady · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English
What is the most meaningful interpretation of the sparrows' behaviour after the grandmother's death?
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What is the most meaningful interpretation of the sparrows' behaviour after the grandmother's death?
- A.The sparrows were frightened by the people gathered in the house.
- B.The sparrows had come only because they expected a larger supply of food.
- C.Their silence and refusal to eat suggest a bond of affection and a natural expression of mourning.Correct answer
- D.The sparrows were unable to find the crumbs because the courtyard was crowded.
Solution
The sparrows had shared a close, affectionate relationship with the grandmother, who fed them every day. Their silent gathering and refusal to eat symbolically express their grief at her death.
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