Vistas: The Enemy · Class 12 · CBSE · Science English
How does the isolated setting of Dr Sadao's house contribute to the development of the story?
Practice question from Vistas: The Enemy (Class 12 · CBSE · Science English), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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How does the isolated setting of Dr Sadao's house contribute to the development of the story?
Answer: The house stands apart from the village and overlooks the sea, making it the place where the wounded American unexpectedly comes under Dr Sadao's care. Its isolation gives Sadao and Hana privacy to act according to their conscience, but it also increases their fear of being discovered. The sea later provides the American with a possible route to escape, linking the setting directly with the resolution.
Solution
The isolated house creates both opportunity and danger: Sadao can treat the soldier privately, yet the distance from others makes the couple feel vulnerable. The sea is not merely background; it becomes the means through which the American can leave Japan safely.
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