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I sit here alone and waiting
I gaze at people passing me by.
I try to smile and reach out to them But no one notices; no one waits.
They look to me like I am nothing-
Are they afraid to be seen saying “Hi” to an old man like me?
Once my life, it’s like a flower,
I had bloomed into a child.
Now, like the dying flower
Waiting for my one day to come-
It will be then that I am gone,
And yet, I still would not have heard that simple word, “Hi”
That for so long my heart had desired.
What do you think is he feeling ?
What situation do you think leads to people feeling so ?
Can such people be helped ? How ?
Answer:
He is feeling lonely and sad. ‘
Uncaring attitude of family and friends lead to this gloomy feeling.
Yes, we can certainly help a lonely and elderly feel wanted again. Curative, presentative and rehabilitative measures should be the major concern while implementing any programme for the elderly. Clubs for the elderly should be set up where they can engage themselves in various activities that would be helpful in keeping them energetic and boost their stamina.
Question 2.
Read the news story given below.
The Dear Departed Class 10 Extra Questions
Discuss in groups :
(a) What are the reasons for the old people being “abused, harassed and abandoned” in India ?
(b) What are the problems faced by the old people as a result ?
NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English Literature Chapter 13 The Dear Departed 2
Answer:
(a) The news is really an eye-opener in a country like India, where children are expected to take great care of their elderly so as to express gratitude to them. An extended family was the norm where parents and grandparents were revered by their children. However, western influence and dwindling moral values have led to an unpleasant situation where old people are being “abused, harassed and abandoned”. Social and economic development has caused the extended family system to change into a single family system. Old people, generally, find it hard to adjust their way of thinking that results in a clash between them and the somewhat rigid and insensitive younger generation.
(b) Due to this lack of emotional, moral and even financial support, old people are facing many problems.
a feeling of loneliness and being neglected
physical and mental impairment
emotional trauma resulting in sleeplessness and anxiety
feeling of insecurity and loss of dignity.
NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English Literature Chapter 13 The Dear Departed 4