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English · 2026 · 3 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q8
In 'Mijbil the Otter', how does the narrator's patience contrast with the reactions of fellow passengers and local people? What does this reveal…
In 'Mijbil the Otter', how does the narrator's patience contrast with the reactions of fellow passengers and local people ? What does this reveal about human understanding of the unfamiliar ?
Official answer
Reaction of narrator in contrast with passengers:
Narrator shows calmness/ patience while others react with fear/ curiosity/ discomfort/panic
Human understanding of the unfamiliar:
Reveals lack of empathy for the wildlife
Healthy curiosity for animals / people came and asked about the otter
Unawareness about otters / people called it with different names like, seal, hippo, etc.
Ignorance creates fear
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