Question

NCERT X
English : First Flight

Maddie thought her silence was as bad as Peggy's teasing. Was she right?

Answer 1

Yes, Maddie was right when she thought that her silence was as bad as Peggy’s teasing because her silence encouraged Peggy to tease her more. A person who partners the offense is equally responsible for the wrong doing. Maddie was too afraid to say anything because she did not want to lose Peggy’s friendship. Also, she was poor herself, so she feared that everybody would make fun of her too.

Answer 2

Yes, Maddie was right in thinking that her silence was as bad as Peggy’s teasing. A person who sees something wrong happening and doesn’t act on it is as much an offender as the person committing the offense.