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प्रश्न
What does the title of the story convey?
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उत्तर
The title of the story “All Summer in a Day” conveys human nature and group mentality. For example, it is human nature to doubt one person’s experiences when everyone else in a group. It also shows the darkness of the unenlightened mind.
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