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When spring came, it was still winter in the garden. What does winter stand for or indicate here?

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In the story, winter stands for a negative, desolate and lifeless environment. In this environment, trees and flowers do not blossom. Here, winter also refers to an atmosphere of depression and laziness. Since birds did not sing, children did not play and spring did not visit the garden, winter prolonged its stay in the garden.

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अध्याय 3: The Selfish Giant - Comprehension Check [पृष्ठ २०]

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अध्याय 3 The Selfish Giant
Comprehension Check | Q 3. (i) | पृष्ठ २०

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