Hornbill (Poem): Father to Son · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English
In "Father to Son," what is the main source of the father's pain?
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In "Father to Son," what is the main source of the father's pain?
- A.His son's poor academic performance
- B.The emotional distance between him and his sonCorrect answer
- C.His son's decision to leave the country
- D.His inability to provide a comfortable home
Solution
The father feels like a stranger to his own son even though they live together. The poem focuses on their emotional and communicative distance rather than on any material problem.
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