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English Core · 2025 · 5 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 2 · Set 2 · Q12
Gandhi said, "The real relief for them is to be free from fear." (Indigo) Roosevelt knew when he said, "All we have to fear is fear itself." (Deep…
Gandhi said, "The real relief for them is to be free from fear." (Indigo) Roosevelt knew when he said, "All we have to fear is fear itself." (Deep Water) Analyse the status of share-croppers and plight of William Douglas in the light of the above statements.
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Indigo
sharecroppers-feared landlords
crushed and fear-stricken/maltreated
could not raise their voice in courts
Gandhi instilled confidence in them by defying the British openly
their spontaneous demonstration around the courthouse-beginning of their liberation from fear
after $\displaystyle 25$% refund, the peasants learned courage
became aware of their rights and defenders
the British were forced to abandon their estates-indigo sharecropping disappeared
Douglas
developed fear of water
missed the pleasure of enjoying water sports
felt handicapped for years
determined to overcome his fear of water
hired instructor to learn swimming skills
patient in learning step-by-step
tested himself to gain confidence in the pool and other water bodies
showed perseverance and willpower
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