Question

Mr Oliver's encounter with the boy and the watchman could either be real or a
figment of his imagination. Give your views in the context of the story. Explain
why you think so.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Mr. Oliver who was a bachelor ,was not a nervous or imaginative man yet it is possible that out of his fear, anxiety and loneliness he might really be imagining  some strange things. it is ironical that Oliver gets to see the ''face in the dark'', and when the torch light falls on the boy he is rendered faceless.It can be deducted that human being ,like Oliver experience bliss in ignorance. Till the time he is not aware of the reality, he has concern for the boy, a moment later, the strange scene frightens him and he runs to save his life. Ruskin Bond's stories generally have revelation of many moments of loneliness and anxiety.it can also be read in a way that Oliver being a bachelor is lonely and needs company but all he gets is ''faceless'' faces.it might also had happened that a mischievious school boy might have played a prank with him.

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