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प्रश्न
Explain the following line with reference to the context.
There will be no thrice.
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उत्तर
- Reference: This line is from the poem, “Once upon a time” written by Gabriel – Okara.
- Context: People would say “feel at home” “come again” to keep appearances.’ This would cease if one visits a third time.
- Explanation: The semblance of cordiality will disappear if one visits for the third; time to meet the people who used the aforesaid kind words. In fact, they would shut the door on his face. One should not believe those words and visit their houses frequently. I have learned to wear my faces
Like dresses of changing their facial expressions according to the situations merely to ensure social acceptance. The poet also has started wearing faces like dresses, changing them according to fashion and season and almost daily. He regrets his hypocrisy but is helpless.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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| relearn | adults | facial |
| personal | fangs | child |
| fakes | superficially | duplicity |
| genuine | unlearn | falsity |
| masks | mirror | pleasantries |
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