Module: | Psychology, Symbolism & Themes
Q41: Consider the following statements regarding the distortion of time in the narrator's experience:
1. The brief ten-minute halt at Deoli station is experienced by the narrator as a deeply significant, almost suspended period of intense emotional connection.
2. In contrast, the entire two-month summer vacation in Dehra passes quickly and is characterized by a complete forgetting of the girl until his return journey.
3. To artificially extend his time with the girl, the narrator intentionally bribed the engine driver to delay the train's departure for several hours.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. In contrast, the entire two-month summer vacation in Dehra passes quickly and is characterized by a complete forgetting of the girl until his return journey.
3. To artificially extend his time with the girl, the narrator intentionally bribed the engine driver to delay the train's departure for several hours.
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: Ten minutes feel eternal at the station, while two months in Dehra blur into insignificance.
Historical/Related Context: Bond emphasizes the psychological weight of fleeting moments.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect because the narrator is powerless against the mechanical schedule; he never bribes the driver.