Module: | Psychology, Symbolism & Themes
Q42: Consider the following statements regarding the physical symbolism of the cane basket:
1. The cane basket serves as the only tangible, physical object that connects the narrator's privileged world to the girl's impoverished reality.
2. The narrator purchases the basket not out of any practical need, but strictly as a pretense to prolong his interaction with her.
3. Following the girl's disappearance, the narrator returns the basket to the new stationmaster to officially sever his ties to Deoli.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. The narrator purchases the basket not out of any practical need, but strictly as a pretense to prolong his interaction with her.
3. Following the girl's disappearance, the narrator returns the basket to the new stationmaster to officially sever his ties to Deoli.
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: He buys it to linger; it is the sole physical proof of their interaction.
Historical/Related Context: Transaction highlights differing motivations (economic survival vs. romantic fascination). Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect because the narrator never returns the basket to sever ties.