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English Core · 2023 · 5 marks
CBSE 2023 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q12
A Roadside Stand is a social satire depicting the two contrasting worlds existing in society. Justify this statement with reference to the poem.
A Roadside Stand is a social satire depicting the two contrasting worlds existing in society. Justify this statement with reference to the poem.
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Social satire depicting selfishness of the rich against the poor village folks.
Village folks- childish longing / refers to unrealistic wait for prospective customer from the city.
windows of hope always open
to get money from city dwellers to fulfill desires of good life
feeling of distress and unhappiness.
City dwellers- rich and selfish
ignore roadside stand and people who run it
only complain about wrong signs
greedy good doers / beneficent beasts of prey
so called well wishers cheat them and exploit them
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