Module: | Psychology, Symbolism & Themes
Q21: Consider the following statements regarding the narrator's perception of the town of Deoli:
1. The narrator imagined the town behind the station as a dusty, unimpressive place with a heavy, unyielding reality.
2. He believed that stepping into the town would destroy the magical, romantic illusion he had built around the girl.
3. He finally decided to get off the train and spend a day in the town, but the guard physically stopped him from leaving the platform.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. He believed that stepping into the town would destroy the magical, romantic illusion he had built around the girl.
3. He finally decided to get off the train and spend a day in the town, but the guard physically stopped him from leaving the platform.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: A
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while Statement 3 is incorrect.Structural Breakdown: The narrator visualizes dusty roads and harsh life, fearing this would shatter his memory.
Historical/Related Context: The station acts as a liminal space between the moving train and the stagnant town.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect because no one physically stops him; it is entirely his own psychological fear that prevents him from leaving the station.