How does the lesson, 'A Shady Plot' remind us that man has no right to invoke supernatural powers through Ouija boards, Tarot cards etc to solve his problems and that one should face life boldly and overcome diculties using wit and intelligence. Write in 80−100 words.
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According to the author Elsie Brown, using Ouija boards and tarot cards is just a ruse to distract people's attention.
She believes that it curbs one's thinking prowess and renders them incapable of making decisions on their own.
In the story, the protagonist becomes heavily dependent on these devices to write his story and soon, is at a loss of creativity.
Also, his alleged affair with the ghost strains his relationship with his wife.
Thus, one should not use these devices and instead use their own brains to make good decisions.
Answer:
The lesson, ‘A Shady Plot’ reminds us that
man has no right to involve supernatural powers
through Ouija boards, tarot cards, etc., to solve his
problems and that one should face life boldly and
overcome difficulties using his wit and intelligence.
The above mentioned statement is correct and I
agree to it. According to me, human beings are
intelligent enough to solve their problems. So,
they do not require to call the ghosts or to play
games using Ouija Boards. In the story also, John
was very comfortable in writing ghost stories.
Suddenly, Helen, the ghost appeared and told him
that the ghosts were going on strike. The reason
which she told was hilarious as well as tragic. She
told that people disturb them by calling again and
again to answer their silly questions. Why humans
are not capable enough to sort out their problems,
themselves? With reference to the lesson, I would
like to say that usage of ouija board created trouble
in the married life of John and Lavinia. John was
called a traitor, which he was not. So, according
to me, people should stop relying on such things
(Ouija boards, etc.) and should solve their problems
on their own.