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Module: | Psychology, Symbolism & Themes

Q33: Consider the following statements regarding the socio-economic contrast between the narrator and the girl:

1. The stark socio-economic divide is highlighted by the narrator's transient, upwardly mobile privilege versus the girl's geographic immobility.
2. The girl's desperate need to sell cane baskets for survival starkly contrasts with the narrator's leisurely, unburdened summer vacations.
3. The narrative bridges this intense class gap by ending with the narrator stepping in to provide ongoing financial support to the girl's impoverished family.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
Only 1 and 2
B
Only 2 and 3
C
Only 1 and 3
D
1, 2, and 3 ---
✅ Correct Answer: A
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while Statement 3 is incorrect.
Concept Definition: Class disparities underscore why a permanent union is impractical.
Structural Breakdown: Narrator is an educated student; girl is an impoverished vendor.
Historical/Related Context: Privilege allows the romanticization of poverty.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect because he never provides financial support beyond buying one basket.