Question

Why would Meena be sad initially? Give reasons. Pick out sentences from the story which prove that Meena was a pessimist.

1. She was forever unhappy.
2. ........................
3. ........................
4. ........................
5. ........................
6. ........................

Answer 1

1. She was forever unhappy.
2. It was as though her gloom and cynicism had a way of spreading to others.
3. She never had anything positive to say on any subject or about any person
4. Meena’s immediate response would be to belittle others’ achievements.
5. Meena would be pessimistic.
6. She had the habit of complaining about anything and everything