English, asked by sar0kalaaror, 1 year ago

Answer the following in 30-40 words : (a) Why did Ali visit the post-office daily ? (2)
(b) Justify the title 'The Dear Departed'. (2)
(c) Why did Mrs. Packlefide give up big-game shooting ? (2)
(d) Although Nicola and Jacopo are young boys, the author refers to them as Gentleman. Why did
he do so ?

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Answered by ikrakhadim

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(a) Phrase 'terrible fish' describes the hog like unwrinkled face of the old woman.

(b) Loss of her youth and beauty makes her behave like a fish trapped in the pond of time which looks terrible without any grace or elegance.

(c) Since her youth she has been admiring her reflection in the mirror.

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