Module: | Psychology, Symbolism & Themes
Q45: Consider the following statements regarding the long-term psychological outcome of the narrator's choices:
1. By consistently refusing to break his journey over the years, the narrator accepts that the perfect memory of the girl is more valuable to him than discovering the truth.
2. His recurring train rides become an exercise in deliberate nostalgia, allowing him to safely experience the thrill of anticipation without any real-world risk.
3. In his later years, the narrator completely forgets the girl's face, proving that adolescent infatuation leaves no permanent psychological mark.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. His recurring train rides become an exercise in deliberate nostalgia, allowing him to safely experience the thrill of anticipation without any real-world risk.
3. In his later years, the narrator completely forgets the girl's face, proving that adolescent infatuation leaves no permanent psychological mark.
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: Refusal to step off ensures the memory is frozen in time.
Historical/Related Context: Quintessential Bond: beauty in melancholy.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect because he never forgets her; he continues to look for her years later.