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प्रश्न
The credit of Bholi's transformation to Sulekha goes to her teacher. Elaborate with reference to the text.
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उत्तर
Bholi, a young woman with mediocre features and pock marks, was referred to as a simpleton and a stupid cow. She was forced to attend school, which ended up being for her a blessing in disguise. Her teacher helped her gain self-assurance. The knowledge she received in school equipped her with the tools she needed to think independently, speak out for herself, and view the world differently. For the sake of her father's prestige, she consented to marry a mature man; but, when Bishambhar demanded money and began demeaning her father, she put up a fight and refused to wed such a despicable and greedy guy. She struggled for her pride and dignity by standing up for herself in the face of social dogmas and the patriarchal system. Sulekha, which means to write anything extremely well, was her name.
In the end, she proudly and dignifiedly wrote the chapter of her life that serves as an example for countless females of future generations. She lives up to her name Sulekha by developing into an intelligent, capable, and powerful lady.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Does she find her teacher different from the people at home?
Why does the marriage not take place?
Bholi’s real name is Sulekha. We are told this right at the beginning. But only in the last but one paragraph of the story is Bholi called Sulekha again. Why do you think she is called Sulekha at that point in the story?
Attempt the following question in 100-120 words:
Bholi is a child different from others. This difference makes her an object of neglect and laughter. Elaborate.
Answer the following question in 80-100 words :
Education is always a great asset in the life of a woman. How did Bholi, an educated girl, face the challenge posted by Bishambar's greed?
Very few youngsters like to take up social work as a career. Discuss reasons why they do not take it up seriously.
Pick out Hindi words used in the story written in English. Give their English alternative.
- Bholi - simpleton
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Complete the following sentence using the words given in the bracket.
(contemplating, humiliate, scurried, disfigured, envious, contemptible, matted, startled)
After the accident, Juhi’s face was ______.
Complete the following sentence using the words given in the bracket.
(contemplating, humiliate, scurried, disfigured, envious, contemptible, matted, startled)
After class, students ______ out for their lunch- break.
Complete the following sentence using the words given in the bracket.
(contemplating, humiliate, scurried, disfigured, envious, contemptible, matted, startled)
Corruption is a ______ act.
Complete the following sentence using the words given in the bracket.
(contemplating, humiliate, scurried, disfigured, envious, contemptible, matted, startled)
We are ______ seriously about buying a new apartment.
Complete the following sentence using the words given in the bracket.
(contemplating, humiliate, scurried, disfigured, envious, contemptible, matted, startled)
I was ______ to see a snake in my room.
Glance through the story again and describe Bholi’s character before and after her meeting with the teacher. Complete the table and then write two paragraphs describing the change seen in her character. One is done for you.
| Before | After |
| 1. She was called simpleton, children made fun of her and mimicked her. | 1. She became confident and was able to utter her name. |
| 2. | 2. |
| 3. | 3. |
| 4. | 4. |
Fill in the boxes with proper letters so as to find various characters in the story by their specialities. One is done for you.
(a)
| N | u | m | b | e | r | d | a | r |
(b)
| T | c |
(c)
| h | d |
(d)
| a | d | s |
(e)
| a | h |
(f)
| e | h | r |
Parents play a crucial role in the upbringing of their children. Critically examine the parents of Bholi and Ebright, highlighting their impact on their children’s lives.
How does education play a transformative role in Bholi's life?
A character arc is the transformation or development of a character throughout a story and refers to the changes a character undergoes as a result of their experiences, challenges and interactions with other characters.
In the light of the above information, trace the character arc of Bholi in K.A. Abbas’s ‘Bholi’.
