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Why Did Bholi at First Agree to an Unequal Match? Why Did She Later Reject the Marriage? What Does this Tell Us About Her? - English - Language and Literature

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Why did Bholi at first agree to an unequal match? Why did she later reject the marriage? What does this tell us about her?

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उत्तर

At first, Bholi had agreed to marry an old man because of her father’s honour, thereby placing her family’s interest over her own. However, she later refused to marry him because she saw how mean, greedy and contemptible he was. By demanding a hefty dowry, he took advantage of her bad looks and the desperateness of her father to get her married. This is why she rejected the marriage and silenced everybody else who called her shameless. This tells us that Bholi had grown in confidence and could very well speak for herself.

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संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Answer the following question in 80-100 words:

“Don’t you worry, Pitaji! In your old age I will serve you and mother”. Through this statement the narrator wants to highlight the moral values Bholi was imbued with. Based on the reading of the lesson, what made Bholi aware of her rights and how did she use them?


Why is Bholi’s father worried about her?


Does Bholi enjoy her first day at school?


Does she find her teacher different from the people at home?


Why do Bholi’s parents accept Bishamber’s marriage proposal?


Bholi’s real name is Sulekha. We are told this right at the beginning. But only in the last but one paragraph of the story is Bholi called Sulekha again. Why do you think she is called Sulekha at that point in the story?


Attempt the following question in 100-150 words:

How did education change Bholi’s personality?


Attempt the following question in 100-120 words:

Bholi is a child different from others. This difference makes her an object of neglect and laughter. Elaborate.


Various social evils that exist in -

  • big cities 
  • small towns
  • villages.

Write three advantages and three drawbacks for each of the following.

  Advantages Drawbacks
City Life

1.

2.

3.

1.

2.

3.

Village Life

1.

2.

3.

1.

2.

3.


After the accident, Juhi’s face was ____________.


One should never ____________ the disabled people.


I was ____________ to see a snake in my room.


The story focusses on some social problems and evil practices that are prevailing in the society. Read the text carefully and make a list of all social problems and evil practices. Discuss in the class to find some solutions to these problems. One is done for you.

Social problems and evil practices Probable Solutions
1. Discrimination between a boy child and a girl child. 1. Both must be treated equal at family, school, and society levels
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.

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.

Parents play a crucial role in the upbringing of their children. Critically examine the parents of Bholi and Ebright, highlighting their impact on their children’s lives.


How does education play a transformative role in Bholi's life?


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