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English Core · 2026 · 5 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 3 · Set 1 · Q12
The peddler's temptation for money and Sophie's unrealistic dreams were the root cause for the sufferings of both the characters. Analyse the lessons…
The peddler's temptation for money and Sophie's unrealistic dreams were the root cause for the sufferings of both the characters. Analyse the lessons 'The Rattrap' and 'Going Places' in the light of the above statement.
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Peddler
temptation/greed for money urged him to steal thirty kronors
act caused him fear, guilt, forcing him to evade public road, ended up trapped/ stuck in forest
greed to earn a little more, deceived iron master
ended up in their house, almost handed over to sheriff
Sophie
unrealistic ambition to become a boutique owner or an actress or manager / unrealistic dream of a date with Danny Casey made her susceptible to disappointment
dreams of escaping mundane life clashed with her family's constraints so felt dejected In both the cases dissatisfaction with life led to their sufferings
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