Do you think the title the rattrap is appropriate? Justify it. Zigya
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Explanation:
The story has an appropriate and suggestive title. It at once draws our attention to the central theme-the whole world is a big rattrap. This metaphor helps us to understand the human predicament. All the good things of the world are nothing but baits to tempt a person to fall into the rattrap. Through the character of the peddler, the writer drives home the idea that most human beings are prone to fall into the trap of material benefits.
The story begins with rattraps and ends with a rattrap as a present for someone who has helped a rat to get free from’the rattrap. Even the middle of the story revolves round the rattrap. The actions of the peddler after he steals thirty kronor of the old crofter reveal the inner conflicts, tensions and lack of peace of a person who touches the bait of temptation. Renunciation of the temptation helps in redemption.Thus, we conclude that the title is apt and significant.
Answer:
The writer, in the lesson, 'The Rattrap' compares the world to a big rattrap in a metaphorical manner. The different riches, joys food and shelter that the world offers are nothing but baits and the moment anyone touches them, the world's rattrap closes in him and everything comes to an end.