Question

His father and mother had come around ledge a narrow horizontal shelf projecting from a wall or (here) a cliff calling to
him shrilly, upbraiding him, and threatening to let him starve on his ledge unless he flew away. But for the life of him he
could not move. [2x2=4]
a. Who does this extract talk about? What did his father and mother do?
b. Why were they threatening him?

please say answer for this extract​

Answer 1

Answer:

This chapter is by Liamo Flaherty

Explanation:

(a) The author is talking about the young seagull who had been afraid to fly with his brothers and sisters.

His father and mother wanted to teach him a lesson that life is a continous struggle and so that it can fly but for the life of him he could not move.

One Keep on Running Wins The Race (you can add it as a quote to make a good impression)

(b) They were threatening him so that he can fly like his brothers and sisters,

Hope it Helps

Answer 2

A = this extract talks about the young sea gull who was afraid to fly.
His mother brings him a dog fish near to the cliff but at the last moment she stops right there.so that the young seagull would come and take his food.

B = they were threatening him so that he could learn to fly