CLASS 12 - FLAMINGO - CHAPTER 4 - RATTRAP BY SELMA LAGERLÖF
The rattrap is a christmas present from a rat who would have been caught in the world's rattrap if he had not been raised to captain, because in that way he got power to clear himself.
(a) Who does the word 'rat' here refer to?
(b) Who was being thanked and why?
(c) Explain : Power to clear himself.
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The answers to the given questions are written below.
(a) The word 'rat' here refers to the people who have been caught in the circumstances which claim to be a rattrap, for them. Basically, getting trapped in someone's own trap created for others.
(b) The poor guy was thanking the Captain and his daughter as he never expected such a hospitality and humility from elite strangers.
(c) The Power to clear himself refers to the purification of his soul due to the behavior he received and the character he received to start afresh.
- The question relates to the chapter 'Rattrap'.
- It is written by SELMA LAGERLÖF.
- It is adapted from the book 'Flamingo'.
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