Question

Why does the conductor call Valli ‘madam’?
(class 10)

Answer 1

Answer:

Valli has been trying to behave more mature than her age. See exhibits her smartness and overconfidence just like an adult. As the conductor is amused at her behaviour, nns continuous effort to tease her admist the passengers, he calls her 'madam '.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

The conductor called Valli ‘madam’ because she was behaving like a woman in an audacious and smart manner. She did not accept his help to get into the bus and was very quick in replying to the conductor’s questions. Amused by her antics and behaviour, the conductor teased her by calling her ‘madam’.