Question

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.

Answer 1

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. She was shy, timid, and had no hope in life.	2. She looked forward to a better life and was full of hope.
3. She hardly ever spoke to anyone.	3. She developed the courage to stand up for herself and speak her mind before the entire village.
4. She had no goal in life as she never knew anything about the outside world.	4. She wanted to be independent by teaching at the school where she studied.

Describing the change seen in Bholi

At first, Bholi was shy, lacked confidence, and was treated badly by everyone. The children laughed at her because she stammered, and even her parents did not care much for her. She had no confidence and was afraid of everything. She did not even know what a school was and thought her father was taking her away to be sold.

Everything changed when Bholi met her teacher. The teacher was kind, patient, and encouraging. She gave Bholi confidence and inspired her to study and believe in herself. With education and support, Bholi became an intelligent and confident young woman.

Later, when Bishamber demanded dowry, Bholi bravely refused to marry him. She spoke confidently in front of everyone without stammering. She also decided to look after her parents and become a teacher. This shows how education and self-confidence completely changed Bholi’s life.