Describe schwamm's little boy.
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The night receptionist regretfully shrugged his shoulders to provide a single room to Schwamm in that late night hour.
The night receptionist offered him a free bed in a double room which was already occupied by another person.
Schwamm introduced himself to the stranger
Schwamm told him about his son. He said that he had come there to take the early train and wave back at his son so that he might feel happy
The stranger told him the unpleasant truth that he hates and avoids children.
When Schwamm woke up the next morning, it was time for the morning train and he had no chance to catch it.
Schwamm returned home disappointedly but he was surprised to see his son at the door looking proud and joyful. Schwamm knew for him that the stranger who has shared in the double bed room waved the boy.
2 marks Questions
1. Why did the night receptionist regretfully shrug his shoulders?
A. The night receptionist regretted his inability to provide Schwamm a single room. The shrugging showed his indifference and helplessness. That was why he offered Schwamm a free bed in a double room and warned him of the danger of losing even that if he hesitated.
2. How did the stranger help Schwamm solve his problem?
A. Schwamm did a good thing in deciding to share the room with a stranger. It was not possible for him to get a single room in that late hour in the night. Schwamm woke up very late next morning leaving no chance for him to catch the train. Moreover it was that stranger who woke up early and carried out his plan successfully and efficiently and helped in solving the problem. Who waved back to Schwamm’s son which made the boy over joyed.
3. What was Schwamm’s reason for coming into town?
A. Schwamm had a paradoxical! Who used to wave to the passengers traveling by train. No passenger showed the least courtesy of waving back to him. The boy was hurt and felt unhappy. Schwamm came to the town to take the early train the next morning to Kurzbach and wave back at his son and thus console him. I think it was a strange reason because no one visits a town for such a purpose.
4. Why do you think Schwamm was apprehensive and cheerful at the same time when he explained the reason for his coming into town?
A. Schwamm explained the reason for his coming into town in a tone of apprehensive cheerfulness. Schwamm was not sure how the stranger would receive the purpose of his visit because of his son’s peculiar behaviour. So, he was apprehensive. At the same time he was cheerful because he was going to wave back to his son from the train and make him happy.
5. Why was the little boy so happy when his father got home that afternoon?
A. Schwamm’s son was very happy that afternoon because the stranger with crutches was good enough to wave back to him holding a handkerchief tied to a cane till he could not see it any longer. Since the boy waving was promptly responded, he was set right and the parent’s agony vanished. Thus, the stranger solved Schwamm’s problem of assuaging his son.
6. Why was Schwamm hesitant when he introduced himself to the stranger?
A. Schwamm found his partner still awake and felt sure he wouldn’t fall asleep soon. He was happy to have a partner in the room, but he could not see his face or his features. He also seemed to be indifferent. So, Schwamm wanted to make his acquaintance. He, therefore, took the initiative to introduce himself but with hesitation. Schwamm was hesitant because he had the strangest reason for coming into the town.
7. What does Schwamm’s son do every morning and evening?
A. a) Every morning on his way to school, Schwamm’s son would wait at the railway crossing for the early morning train to go by. There he would stand, and wave eagerly, desperately and furiously.
b) When he returned home in the evening, he was bewildered and in a daze would not attend to his homework, nor play games, nor talk to any one. He would Breakout in tears.
8. Give a brief description of Schwamm’s son.
A. Schwamm’s son is highly sensitive like a mimosa. He reacts to the slightest irritation. He waves and waves desperately at the passengers. But when he is not waved back, he takes it seriously and as a result, he is too upset to do anything.
9. What does Schwamm mean when he says his son has a soul of glass?
A. Glass is brittle, fragile and easily breakable. Just as glass is brittle, Schwamm means that his son is also easily affected. Anything made of glass does not last long and gives way.