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Comment on the following characters depicted in the poem, in a sentence or a phrase.

On the Nose On the Eyes
   
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On the Nose On the Eyes
Nose – Intruding on something that does not belong to him. Eyes – Falls prey to blind justice.
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Chapter 2.5: Nose versus Eyes - Brainstorming [Page 90]

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Balbharati English Yuvakbharati [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 2.5 Nose versus Eyes
Brainstorming | Q (A2) (ii) | Page 90

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