Question

What was the role of the Baker in narrators childhood?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The author narrated the role of Baker, also called as Pedar during his childhood in the following manner:

• The baker used to visit his village twice a day.
• The baker played the role of author`s guide and friend.
• He carried a stick made of bamboo which he used to bang on the ground which resulted in making a sound like 'Jhang, Jhang' which made the author as well as others wake up from their sleep.
• The author used to rush out and buy the bread and start eating even without brushing his teeth. He was fond of buying bread-bangles.

• These breads were a must in all the occasions. The sweet bread (Bol) was favorite among the villagers, which was regarded as the most important gift during marriages. It was a main attraction during Christmas festival too.

• Different types of breads were baked in the furnace to meet the demand of the villagers.

• The bread seller or baker wore a different attire known as the ‘kabai’. It was a long frock made out of a  single-piece which reached till the knees.
• During the author childhood days the bread sellers wore trousers which were longer than half pants but shorter than full-pant and longer than half pants.

•  The baker`s monthly accounts with the household were recoded by writing it on walls in pencil.
• The bread seller collected their bills on monthly basis.

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Answer 2

Answer:

• The baker played an important part in the life of narrator in his childhood because he was the friend,companion and guide of the children.He used to sell the breads twice in a week were the children used to live.He used to talk to them, play with them. He used to bring new cakes and fresh bread during Christmas time

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