Hornbill (Poem): Father to Son · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English
What central idea is conveyed by the father's statement that his son is "built to my design" but that he cannot share what his son loves?
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What central idea is conveyed by the father's statement that his son is "built to my design" but that he cannot share what his son loves?
- A.Physical resemblance and parentage do not guarantee emotional understanding.Correct answer
- B.Children always reject everything their parents teach them.
- C.The father is proud that his son has copied all his interests.
- D.The son has no interests or identity of his own.
Solution
The father recognises a biological bond with his son, but this bond has not produced shared interests or mutual understanding. The contrast highlights the generation gap and their emotional estrangement.
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