Question

‘Privilege often confuses actual needs for perceived ones.’ Evaluate this statement with reference to Mrs. Pumphrey.

Answer 1

Mrs. Pumphrey gave her pet extra things which he actually did not need.

• Mrs. Pumphrey was a rich woman and lived a luxurious life.
• Mrs. Pumphrey had a pet dog. She provided the pet dog with silk clothes, toys etc.
• As we know such things are not required for a pet yet as the dog was a pet of a rich and privileged woman, he got those things even when not needed.
• The privileges however made the dog ill.
• With reference to this context, we can infer that when we have privileges we tend to even buy things which are not needed and this of them as a necessity.  

Answer 2

This statement has the following evaluation with reference to mrs. pumphrey.

Explanation:

• It is a fact known to all that animals do not require silk attire, amusing toys, and other equipment to keep happy.
• Mrs. Pumphrey, on the other hand, had given these advantages to an animal.
• This privilege supplanted the dog's actual needs as a pet to a wealthy lady, leaving him sick and dull.
• She treated him as if he were her own child. She could never say no to Tricki when he asked for something.
• Mrs. Pumphrey has made assumptions about Tricki's likes and dislikes as well. She had no idea that sweet was a dog's nad.