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English Core · 2024 · 5 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 2 · Set 2 · Q12
If Aunt Jennifer speaks to Pablo Neruda, the poet of "Keeping Quiet", about her problems and constraints, would it be right for her to accept his…
If Aunt Jennifer speaks to Pablo Neruda, the poet of "Keeping Quiet", about her problems and constraints, would it be right for her to accept his response of introspection, reflection and silence ? Write a letter to Pablo Neruda expressing her views.
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Acceptance- things would have been different
dominance of husband was wrong- fingers fluttering, massive weight of wedding band
could be countered at the right time
her meek and submissive attitude could be the reason for dominance - silently embroidering tigers
silence was not the solution
Non acceptance
it would have been her destiny/ fate
following the societal norms of patriarchy- ringed with ordeals
conditioned to remain silent
silence was the best remedy to avoid conflicts
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2024board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.