Flamingo (Prose): Poets and Pancakes · Class 12 · CBSE · Science English
How does the office boy's character reveal the tensions and hierarchy within Gemini Studios?
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How does the office boy's character reveal the tensions and hierarchy within Gemini Studios?
Answer: The office boy's bitterness arose from the gap between his ambition to become a writer or actor and his lowly work in the makeup department. He blamed Subbu for blocking his progress, although his frustration also reflected the rigid hierarchy and limited opportunities at Gemini Studios. His character is both comic and sympathetic because his artistic dreams remain unfulfilled.
Solution
The office boy represents an ambitious but frustrated worker trapped in a subordinate position. His resentment towards Subbu exposes workplace hierarchy, while his unfulfilled dreams make him a sympathetic figure.
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