Hornbill (Prose): Silk Road · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English
How does the harsh Tibetan landscape influence the narrator’s experience in “Silk Road”?
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How does the harsh Tibetan landscape influence the narrator’s experience in “Silk Road”?
Answer: The harsh landscape makes the journey physically demanding through high altitude, snow, rough roads and extreme cold. At the same time, its vastness and beauty deepen the narrator’s sense of wonder and make the pilgrimage to Mount Kailash feel spiritually significant.
Solution
The landscape is presented both as a physical obstacle and as a source of awe. This contrast connects the narrator’s bodily difficulties with the spiritual importance of the journey.
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