Question

The Man in Black by Oliver Goldsmith lesson one word questions and answers

Answer 1

Answer:

He states the reason why he admired them. The characteristics of the Man in Black are shown as genial, kind and sympathetic. On the contrary, he had the characteristics as stern, curt, unkind and rude. During that time it states that man was prevailed to be stern, chauvinistic, macho or masculine.

Answer 2

The characteristic of the man in Oliver Goldsmith's ' The Man in Black '

• The man is a philanthropist and has a generous nature.
• He is a charitable man. he cares about others, help others. However, he is ashamed of his generous nature. He pretends not to care about the well-being of others.
• The author called him the man in black because he does not want to show his generous behavior. He does not want people to notice this side of him.
• The man is full of pride and avoid showing his soft spot to anyone.
• This man is blessed with such a benevolence, yet he is not ready to accept it and feels shameful about it.
• The author is confused as why he pretends like this.
• This is the reason the author calls him 'The Man in Black' because he does not want to be noticed for his benevolence.

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