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Identify instances of ironical comment in the story. - English Elective - NCERT

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Identify instances of ironical comment in the story.

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It is ironical that despite being brutally beaten by Pappachi, Mammachi used to love him. She cried bitterly on his death. However, the fact is that Mammachi was not in love but was used to Pappachi and his beatings.

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पाठ 1.5: Pappachi’s Moth - Appreciation [पृष्ठ ६०]

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एनसीईआरटी English (Elective) - Woven Words
पाठ 1.5 Pappachi’s Moth
Appreciation | Q 3 | पृष्ठ ६०

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