His mother, melted by the free spirit of the day was tender and giving him her
finger to hold, said, "look child, what is before you! Explain
Answers
These lines are from the story "The Lost Child" by Mulk Raj Anand.
Background: The child was being taken to the village fair by his parents. On the way he had asked for a toy, but his father had given him an angry look. His mother's reaction however, was different.
Explanation: The mother was enjoying the outing and knew that the child too was having fun. She did not want the child's mood to be ruined either by the father's angry looks or because of the toy not being given to him. So, she tackled him in a gentle manner (tenderly) and tried to distract the child. She held out her finger for him to clutch. This suggested that though the child's father was angry, his mother was not. Instead, it was a gesture of love. Then she encouraged him to explore what was in front of him- the beautiful mustard fields, with the dragon-flies flying around.
What these lines tell us:
1. The mother is much more understanding than the child's father.
2. She is smart and knows how to handle the situation without ruining the fun.
These lines are from the story "The Lost Child" by Mulk Raj Anand.
Background: The child was being taken to the village fair by his parents. On the way he had asked for a toy, but his father had given him an angry look. His mother's reaction however, was different.
Explanation: The mother was enjoying the outing and knew that the child too was having fun. She did not want the child's mood to be ruined either by the father's angry looks or because of the toy not being given to him. So, she tackled him in a gentle manner (tenderly) and tried to distract the child. She held out her finger for him to clutch. This suggested that though the child's father was angry, his mother was not. Instead, it was a gesture of love. Then she encouraged him to explore what was in front of him- the beautiful mustard fields, with the dragon-flies flying around.
What these lines tell us:
1. The mother is much more understanding than the child's father.
2. She is smart and knows how to handle the situation without ruining the fun.