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प्रश्न
Does Bholi enjoy her first day at school?
उत्तर
Bholi found everything new at the school. She felt glad to see many girls of her age present there. She was fascinated by the bright colours of the pictures on the walls. She cried when she kept stammering on being asked her name. However, she saw how kind the teacher was and finally, managed to speak her name. She was given a book by the teacher. The teacher behaved with her like no one had ever done, thereby filling her with confidence At the end of her first day at school, her heart was throbbing with a new hope and a new life.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why is Bholi’s father worried about her?
For what unusual reasons is Bholi sent to school?
Why do Bholi’s parents accept Bishamber’s marriage proposal?
Why does the marriage not take place?
Bholi had many apprehensions about going to school. What made her feel that she was going to a better place than her home?
Bholi’s real name is Sulekha. We are told this right at the beginning. But only in the last but one paragraph of the story is Bholi called Sulekha again. Why do you think she is called Sulekha at that point in the story?
Answer the following question in 80-100 words :
Education is always a great asset in the life of a woman. How did Bholi, an educated girl, face the challenge posted by Bishambar's greed?
Pick out Hindi words used in the story written in English. Give their English alternative.
- Bholi - simpleton
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It took a long time to straighten the ____________ bundle of wool.
After class, students ____________ out for their lunch- break.
We are ____________ seriously about buying a new apartment.
The story focusses on some social problems and evil practices that are prevailing in the society. Read the text carefully and make a list of all social problems and evil practices. Discuss in the class to find some solutions to these problems. One is done for you.
| Social problems and evil practices | Probable Solutions |
| 1. Discrimination between a boy child and a girl child. | 1. Both must be treated equal at family, school, and society levels |
| 2. | 2. |
| 3. | 3. |
| 4. | 4. |
Glance through the story again and describe Bholi’s character before and after her meeting with the teacher. Complete the table and then write two paragraphs describing the change seen in her character. One is done for you.
| Before | After |
| 1. She was called simpleton, children made fun of her and mimicked her. | 1. She became confident and was able to utter her name. |
| 2. | 2. |
| 3. | 3. |
| 4. | 4. |
The credit of Bholi's transformation to Sulekha goes to her teacher. Elaborate with reference to the text.
How does education play a transformative role in Bholi's life?
A character arc is the transformation or development of a character throughout a story and refers to the changes a character undergoes as a result of their experiences, challenges and interactions with other characters.
In the light of the above information, trace the character arc of Bholi in K.A. Abbas’s ‘Bholi’.
