Question

Q.1. Answer with reference to the context: (A) ‘I know from all that happened today how much both armies long for peace. We shall be together again. I’m sure of it.’ (6m) (a) Who wrote the above-mentioned words to whom? (b) What had happened that day? (c) Why is the extract a good example of ‘irony’ in the story? (B) ‘I think that is what every soldier wants, on both sides.’ (a) Identify the speaker and the addressee. (b) What did every soldier want? (c) What do we learn about human nature from this desire of every soldier?

Answer 1

Answer:

a) The above mentioned words are written by Mr. Jim Machpherson to his wife Mrs. Connie Machpherson.