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Which of the following symbols is used in the story to represent the vast unknown?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 12 · English · Journey to the End of the Earth
  1. The lighthouse
  2. The open sea
  3. The ship’s wheel
  4. The anchor
Answer
The open sea

The correct answer is The open sea — Select the option that corresponds to this symbol.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recognise recurring motifs that hint at the unknown.
  2. Match the motif of endless water to a symbol.
  3. Explain how the open sea embodies limitless possibilities and danger.
  4. Select the option that corresponds to this symbol.
Common mistake: Picking a literal object instead of a symbol

Concept tested: Symbolic imagery

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