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प्रश्न
How is the father’s helplessness brought out in the poem?
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उत्तर
The helplessness of the father is highlighted through the depiction of the emotional struggle that he undergoes. He is aware of the problem and is willing to resolve it, but is unable to do so. He regrets the lack of a strong emotional bond and proper communication with his son who is also physically distanced from him.
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Describe the mental condition of the voyagers on 4 and 5 January.
Briefly comment on:
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Explain the associations that the colour 'white' has in the story.
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Certain words in the poem are in capital letters — why?
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I can ______.
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Say Aloud
| dash | bash | splash | cash | trash |
| steer | tear | clear | deer | dear |
| shower | power | tower | flower | mower |
| poked | croaked | soaked | stroked | joked |
| wept | kept | crept | leapt | slept |
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| 3. |
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