Explain how the author uses the contrast between Bholi and the village schoolteacher to highlight social attitudes. Write about 80 words.
Answer
The author contrasts Bholi’s eager, innocent quest for learning with the schoolteacher’s indifferent, dismissive attitude, showing that society values formal education only when it aligns with gender expectations; while Bholi’s curiosity challenges the stereotype that girls should remain uneducated, the teacher’s refusal to teach her reflects the prevailing patriarchal bias, thereby highlighting the community’s resistance to change.
Step-by-step solution
- Read the parts describing Bholi’s attempts to join the school and the teacher’s response.
- Note the differences in their attitudes and behaviours.
- Explain how these differences reveal the community’s view on girl’s education.
- Combine the points into a coherent paragraph of about 80 words.
Common mistake: Discussing Bholi’s determination without mentioning the teacher’s attitude.
Concept tested: Contrast technique
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