Question

4. What is a lantern ? Who was holding the
lantern ? Why did Mr. Oliver feel relieved at the sight of the lantern?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Oliver was holding the lantern. He felt relieved at the sight of the lantern swinging in the middle of the path because his own lantern had fallen from his trembling hand on seeing the figure of a boy who was without eyes, ears nose or mouth.

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Answer 2

Answer:

A lamp is a transparent case protecting the flame or electric bulb, and typically having a handle by which it may be carried or hung.

The man who was holding a lantern appeared to be a watchman.

Mr. Oliver had encountered a weeping child with no facial features ( no eyes, no ears, no mouth) having horrified he cries for help and found that light which gave him a sight of relief.........

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