Vistas: Memories of Childhood · Class 12 · CBSE · Science English
Why did Bama first laugh at the sight of the elderly man carrying a food packet by its string, and why did her reaction change later?
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Why did Bama first laugh at the sight of the elderly man carrying a food packet by its string, and why did her reaction change later?
Answer: Bama initially found the man's unusual manner of carrying the packet amusing because she did not understand its meaning. When her brother explained that he was avoiding touching the packet because of caste discrimination, she felt angry and humiliated by the injustice. This incident made her aware of the degrading treatment faced by people of her community.
Solution
Bama's laughter comes from innocent ignorance, while her later anger follows her understanding of untouchability. The incident becomes a moment of social awakening for her.
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