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English Core · 2025 · 5 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 1 · Set 3 · Q13
Compare the characters of Zit-ka-la-sa and Bama in terms of their struggle, pain, determination, and success. (Memories of Childhood)
Compare the characters of Zit-ka-la-sa and Bama in terms of their struggle, pain, determination, and success. (Memories of Childhood)
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Both the characters are victims of discrimination and humiliation on the basis of caste/ creed/ race.
succeeded as writers and brought the existing disparities to light through their writings
used their personal experiences to overcome societal prejudices
inspiration to many
Zitkala-Sa
felt lonely in boarding school, no support, faced humiliation
struggled for her rights
survived in tough situations, focussed on education
established her dignity and status in society, successful in gaining good reputation
Bama
experienced discrimination due to her caste
she was enraged but was guided by her elder brother
she worked hard to excel in education
she used education as a tool to gain respect in the society
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2025board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.