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प्रश्न
What does the ladder symbolize?
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उत्तर
Ladder symbolizes help given to enable others to climb up to a higher position in life.
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What does the poet long for?
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| Activities | ||
| performer/player | spectator/audience | |
| e.g. | cricket | magician |
| a. | ||
| b. | ||
| c. | ||
| d. | ||
| e. | ||
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Athletes, I’ll drink to you, Or eat with you, Or anything except compete with you…
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