Question

Can a person really turn over a new leaf and can old habits really die? Explain in context to the story -"The Rattrap".

Answer 1

Answer:

yes , rattrap was changed. earlier he steals money and other things but now through the Edla treat his habits was changed he took avow never steal money again and back the 30 Kronors which he was steal of old crafter

Answer 2

The Rattrap

A person can really turn over a new leaf and old habits can really die if the person really wishes to and is determined to change.

Explanation:

• Time and again in History we have come across people who have completely changed themselves and their lifestyles by turning over a new leaf.
• The most prominent examples are of the sage Valmiki and the enlightened Lord Buddha.
• In the early phase of his life, the great sage Valmiki was a notorious dacoit with the name 'Ratnakar'.
• But once he realized the Truth of the world that each one of us has to pay for our deeds, that we are solely responsible for our sins, Ratnakar meditated long and metamorphosed into the sage Valmiki a totally different personality.
• He turned into the wise, non violent, tolerant and the writer of the great epic-Ramayana.
• Gautam Buddha was a handsome prince leading a luxurious life with his beautiful wife and infant son. But on sighting the four truths of life he completely changed.
• He went in quest of the ultimate Truth and became the Buddha-the Enlightened One.
• Similarly in the story "The Rattrap” written by Selma Lagerlof, an old disheartened pessimistic peddler considers life to be like the rat traps he sells.
• The old man leads an idle life selling the traps and often begging or stealing.
• He furnishes a general hatred and grievance against the rich.
• But he completely changes when a rich young lady treats him with kindness and compassion on a cold Christmas period.
• Ever since he becomes honest, cheerful and optimistic.
• Thus it may be concluded that  a person can really turn over a new leaf and can  get rid of his old habits .

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