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Which object in the story most strongly symbolizes the narrator’s feelings of isolation?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 12 · English · Keeping Quiet
  1. The old clock
  2. The locked door
  3. The empty street
  4. The garden
Answer
The locked door

The correct answer is The locked door — The correct choice is "The locked door".

Step-by-step solution

  1. List the objects mentioned in the story: the old clock, the locked door, the empty street, and the garden.
  2. Examine how each object is described and used in the narrative.
  3. The locked door is repeatedly referred to as a barrier that keeps the narrator apart from others.
  4. This recurring metaphor directly represents the narrator’s isolation.
  5. Therefore, the locked door is the symbol of isolation.
  6. The correct choice is "The locked door".
Common mistake: Confusing the locked door with the old clock as the symbol of isolation.

Concept tested: Symbolism

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