Module: | Psychology, Symbolism & Themes
Q29: Consider the following statements regarding the girl's social standing and anonymity among the locals:
1. To the local vendors and railway staff, the girl was a prominent and highly respected figure in the station community.
2. The local apathy confirmed that the girl lived on the extreme margins of society, barely noticed by those around her.
3. The sharp contrast between the narrator's obsession and the locals' indifference highlights the subjective nature of his romantic infatuation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. The local apathy confirmed that the girl lived on the extreme margins of society, barely noticed by those around her.
3. The sharp contrast between the narrator's obsession and the locals' indifference highlights the subjective nature of his romantic infatuation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: C
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 2 and 3 are correct, while Statement 1 is incorrect.Structural Breakdown: Local reactions confirm she was a "nobody" to them.
Historical/Related Context: Board exams test the concept of marginalization in Bond's work.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 1 is incorrect because she was an impoverished vendor, unnoticed by her community.