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Which of the following best captures how the motif of 'closed windows' symbolizes the blind man's perception of his freedom in 'On the Face of It'?

medium MCQ 3 marks Class 12 · English · On the Face of It
  1. a) They represent his hope for open horizons.
  2. b) They reflect his sense of being trapped.
  3. c) They show his desire for secrecy.
  4. d) They indicate his longing for adventure.
Answer
b) They reflect his sense of being trapped.

The correct answer is b) They reflect his sense of being trapped. — Relate this symbolic barrier to the blind man's feeling of confinement and limited freedom.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the motif of closed windows appearing throughout the narrative.
  2. Interpret closed windows as a barrier that limits outward view and possibility.
  3. Relate this symbolic barrier to the blind man's feeling of confinement and limited freedom.
Common mistake: Assuming closed windows mean opportunity rather than confinement.

Concept tested: Motif symbolism of closed windows

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