Module: General Practice
Q7: Consider the following statements regarding the shift in Mr. Shamnath's attitude during the party:
1. Shamnath's attitude toward his mother abruptly shifts from outright rejection to exploitation once the Boss shows interest in her.
2. The mother's traditional background, initially a source of intense shame for Shamnath, becomes the specific trait he leverages to entertain the Boss.
3. Following the dinner, Shamnath experiences a genuine moral awakening and deeply apologizes to his mother for his earlier behavior.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. The mother's traditional background, initially a source of intense shame for Shamnath, becomes the specific trait he leverages to entertain the Boss.
3. Following the dinner, Shamnath experiences a genuine moral awakening and deeply apologizes to his mother for his earlier behavior.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: A
The correct combination is statements 1 and 2. This tests the mastery of the story's central irony.
Structurally, Shamnath spends the first half of the narrative trying to erase his mother's presence.
However, when the Boss accidentally encounters her and shows interest, Shamnath immediately pivots, parading her and her skills (like singing and embroidery) to gain favor.
Contextually, this demonstrates the ultimate commodification of human relationships under corporate capitalism; the mother is only valuable when she serves as an asset for his promotion.
Statement 3 is incorrect because Shamnath experiences no moral awakening.
He remains entirely self-serving, celebrating his impending promotion while ignoring his mother's tears and distress at the end of the night.
Structurally, Shamnath spends the first half of the narrative trying to erase his mother's presence.
However, when the Boss accidentally encounters her and shows interest, Shamnath immediately pivots, parading her and her skills (like singing and embroidery) to gain favor.
Contextually, this demonstrates the ultimate commodification of human relationships under corporate capitalism; the mother is only valuable when she serves as an asset for his promotion.
Statement 3 is incorrect because Shamnath experiences no moral awakening.
He remains entirely self-serving, celebrating his impending promotion while ignoring his mother's tears and distress at the end of the night.