Snapshots: The Address · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English
Which interpretation best explains the contrast between the narrator's feelings about the household objects and the way Mrs Dorling's daughter treats…
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Which interpretation best explains the contrast between the narrator's feelings about the household objects and the way Mrs Dorling's daughter treats them?
- A.The narrator sees the objects as links with her family and past, while the daughter sees them as ordinary items in her home.Correct answer
- B.The narrator dislikes the objects, while the daughter wishes to sell them.
- C.The narrator wants to decorate the house, while the daughter wants to remove all furniture.
- D.The narrator believes the objects are worthless, while the daughter knows their exact monetary value.
Solution
The objects carry memories of the narrator's mother and lost family life. Mrs. Dorling's daughter, who does not know their history, treats them as normal household articles, highlighting the difference between emotional value and material possession.
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