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Theme (2), , ‘The Rattrap’ provides a glimpse into human nature. It, emphasises the fact that everybody has essential goodness, deep inside which can be awakened through love and, understanding. The story highlights the fact that there is, essential goodness in every human being. At times due to, circumstances and situation, a person kills his conscience but, the same man, when bestowed with love and affection, exhibits a, totally different side of his character., , = O gq, , ‘Sanna th CamSeonnet
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Question 52., , To be grateful is a great virtue of a gentleman. How, did the peddler show his gratitude to Edla? (Compitt., Delhi 2015), , Answer:, , Edla knew that her father was mistaken when he, invited the peddler home thinking he was his long lost, friend. Later it was revealed that he was a complete, stranger and not a straight forward man. Despite this, Edla begged her father not to send him away on, Christmas eve. She invited him home and gave him, food, shelter and clothes. Her kindness, compassion, and sympathy brings out the goodness in the tramp., He leaves a packet for her as a Christmas gift which, contains a rattrap and three ten kronor notes stolen, from the crofter. It also contains a letter in which he, signs himself as captain. Edla’s care and concern, changes the peddler into a dignified gentleman., , Scanned wth camSearnet
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Question 1., , Why did the peddler sign himself as Captain von, Stahle? (All India 2009), , Answer:, , Edla Willmansson had been rather nice to the peddler, and had treated him with the honour that was due to a, Captain. The peddler, through this mistaken identity,, got an opportunity to raise himself and get above the, petty temptations of the world. So he signed himself, as Captain von Stahle., , Scanned wth camSearnet
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809 O47@ -: © 388 Me wil “il CD, Chapter-4 The Rattrap- Extra Questions and Notes, , 4. The story ‘Rattrap’ describes the effect of generosity and, kindness of the crofter and EdlaWillmanssoo on the peddler., There are so many underprivileged in our society who could be, benefited by little gifts that cam be given by the people. The gifts, can be anything from funds, time to contribute to providing, them with education, etc. Write an article in 100-150 words,, about the need to lend a helping hand to uplift the, underprivileged of the society., , Ans. Time to Contribute, , We all belong to a fast developing society. Technical, advancements have made life comfortable and easy for us. But, all these facilities are only for those who can afford. There are a, number of people who are not able to even get the basic, amenities of life. They are devoid of education, clean water,, proper clothes and even meals two times a day., , The government makes a lot of plans for these poor people but, they reach them in a meagre proportion. It is said that a small, step finally leads to the destination. So it is the duty of each and, every privileged person of the society to contribute to the uplift of, these downtrodden people. A small help can make their future, better. We can contribute to making someone learn, getting, someone medicine, giving our used clothes and books to those, who are homeless and live on the streets. These small acts of, kindness will definitely bring a smile on the face of these people., Along with that, we give them moral support. Thus in order to, change society, we need to first change ourselves., , mgid [>, , - HPPPISTAR, WELCOME BONUS, , = O gd, , , , Scanned wth camSearnet
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809 OA® - © 888 to wil “Sl CD, , Chapter-4 The Rattrap- Extra Questions and Notes, respect. An individual can redeem himselt trom disnonest ways, , if he makes an effort., , 3. The peddler's instance speaks on a general level to the entire, society, urging for a differemt outlook towards those maligned, individuals who can be redeemed by compassion and, understanding. The rehabilitation programmes at prisons follow, the same value. In the light of the instance mentions above, how, do you think society can help individuals, especially juvenile, delinquents, from falling prey to petty crimes and bad habits?, , Ans. Human behaviour is in direct proportion to the emotional, needs. In fact, nobody is a born criminal. It is the circumstances, and the situation which force a child into crime. Juvenile, delinquents are basically victims of emotional wreckages. They, are the ones who are ignored or exploited. In order to stop the, increasing participation of juveniles in the crime, it is the society, which has to play a pivotal role. If these children are treated with, compassion and love, then they can be saved. The society needs, to develop an understanding of human nature that it is only due, to the lack of the fulfilment of the emotional needs of a person,, that he/she gets attracted to bad habits or crimes. We have to be, empathetic and show our concern for our fellow beings with a, sympathetic attitude for those who have deviated from the right, path. With positivity and love, people, especially juvenile, delinquents, can be saved from falling prey to petty crimes and, bad habits., , 4. The story ‘Rattrap’ describes the effect of generosity and, kindness of the crofter and EdlaWillmanssoo on the peddler., There are so many underprivileged in our society who could be, benefited by little gifts that can be given by the people. The gifts, can be anything from funds, time to contribute to providing, them with education, etc. Write an article in 100-150 words,, about the need to lend a helping hand to uplift the, underprivileged of the society., , Ans. Time to Contribute, O g, , I, , Scanned wth camSearnet
