Hornbill (Poem): Father to Son · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English
What does the father's reference to the son as a "prodigal" suggest in "Father to Son"?
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What does the father's reference to the son as a "prodigal" suggest in "Father to Son"?
- A.He wants his son to become financially successful.
- B.He hopes his son will return emotionally and restore their relationship.Correct answer
- C.He believes his son has permanently rejected the family.
- D.He wants his son to leave home and become independent.
Solution
The word "prodigal" recalls the biblical son who returns to his father. It expresses the father's hope that his son will come back to the emotional closeness they once shared.
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