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English Core · 2022 · 4 marks
CBSE 2022 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q6
In Edla's dealing with the peddler, she was compassionate and generous. Discuss with reference to the story 'The Rattrap'.
In Edla's dealing with the peddler, she was compassionate and generous. Discuss with reference to the story 'The Rattrap'.
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6.(i) Value Points :
Compassionate and Generous
compassion shown by Edla gave confidence and the peddler accompanied her to the manor house
Edla assures the peddler that he can leave as freely as he had come
pleads for the peddler- says that they should not chase him away and let him have Christmas cheers
gifts him her father's suit as a Christmas gift
treated him with good food
invites him for Christmas in the coming year as well
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