Question

Who is the angel in disguise in the story - joe thompson or maggie ? Justify your answer.

Answer 1

In the story "The angel in disguise", the angel in disguise is Maggie. Before Maggie came into the lives of JoeThompson and Mrs.Thompson, Mrs.Thompson was a very sad, selfish and arrogant lady. After Maggie came into their house Mrs.Thompson's behaviour started changing. She started having affection, love and pity for the poor child. She further asked her husband to let Maggie stay with them.

Answer 2

Answer:Joe Thompson

Explanation:

It was Joe Thompson who brought happiness in the sad and miserable life of the poor and bed-ridden child Maggie. When she was left in the gloomy hut alone in a condition where she could not even lift herself up in an upright position , she was taken by Mr Thompson despite him knowing that his wife Jane Thompson would surely not like it. After that Maggie was given the care which she needed she was placed in a soft bed, given the right meal and the warmth of love which was far better than the poorhouse. In this way Joe was the angel in disguise in the story.