19. Trace the changes in the life of the plantation owner after the arrival of the old man in ‗The
Gardener‘.
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The owner had been working hard to improve his plantation, but there were many problems which he had not been able to solve. ... He expanded his plantation. However, he became lethargic and shied away from hard work. His wealth and social prestige also increased.
The owner had been working hard to improve his plantation, but there were many problems which he had not been able to solve. However, when the old man met him, he came to know that the old man was well-versed in agriculture and had native intelligence. Therefore he appointed him immediately.
His expectations proved right. The old man proved his worth in solving all the problems. Consequently, the income from the garden improved dramatically. This caused a perceptible change in the lifestyle of the owner. He expanded his plantation. However, he became lethargic and shied away from hard work. His wealth and social prestige also increased. He acquired a number of friends in the next town as well as in his own village. Even though he had precious little to do, his life became crowded with colorful events. He began getting into adultery and other umpteen vices .
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