Module: | Psychology, Symbolism & Themes
Q43: Consider the following statements regarding the symbolic contrast between Deoli and Dehra:
1. Dehra represents the safety of familial expectation, established routine, and the narrator's predictable transition into adulthood.
2. Deoli represents the allure of the unknown, romantic rebellion, and an interruption of the narrator's structured life path.
3. The grandmother explicitly commands the narrator to avoid Deoli because of its dangerous reputation, creating the primary conflict of the story.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Deoli represents the allure of the unknown, romantic rebellion, and an interruption of the narrator's structured life path.
3. The grandmother explicitly commands the narrator to avoid Deoli because of its dangerous reputation, creating the primary conflict of the story.
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: Dehra is familial and societal; Deoli is isolated and imaginative.
Historical/Related Context: He consistently chooses safety over the risk of Deoli.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect because the grandmother never warns him about Deoli; the conflict is entirely internal.