Answer the questions below from stories of the textbook. (any five) (a) Comment on the mother-son relationship in the story "Mr. Moti". (b) Explain the statement "a joy that kills" in "The Story of an Hour"? (c) Do you think that Lipi is a strong-willed girl? Show your position. (d) Why is the son compared with the rooster in the story "Mr. Moti"? (e) Explain the theme of friendship and sacrifice in "A Pound of Flesh"? (f) Why did Mrs. Mallard whishper the words 'free, free, free [গণিত] repeatedly? (g) Write about the character of Dr. Balthazar in the story "The Trial". (h) Do you consider Rosamond as a greedy girl? How? Explain your point.

উত্তর: (a) The mother-son relationship in the story is full of love and care. Sonabhan always worries about Ameen, watches over him closely and treats the cockerel Moti like her own child. It shows her deep love and affection for both her son and the animals. (b) The statement means that the sudden shock of happiness or relief can be too overwhelming for someone, especially if they are weak or unprepared. In the story, Mrs. Mallard's death is explained as being caused by her extreme emotions. (c) Yes, I think Lipi is a strong-willed girl who resists her parental pressure [গণিত] pursue her own goals. She displays great mental strength by stopping her marriage with the help of her classmates and Head teacher. (d) In the story 'Mr. Moti [গণিত] , the son Ameen is compared [গণিত] the rooster Moti because Sonabhan loves both of them deeply and sees Moti as a symbol of her son's courage and spirit. (e) The theme of friendship and sacrifice in "A Pound of Flesh" is shown through Antonio's extreme loyalty [গণিত] Bassanio. It is highlighted in Antonio's willingness [গণিত] sign the dangerous bond with Shylock which could cost him his life. (f) Mrs. Mallard repeatedly whispers the words "free, free, free" in order [গণিত] express her newfound freedom abruptly. The phrase marks her realization that she was under a continuous repression by her husband. And now she is free from a repressive marriage. (g) In the story "The Trial", Dr. Balthazar is none other than Portia in disguise. It is Dr Balthazar who saved Antonio's life with his great wisdom. (h) No. I don't consider Rosamond a greedy girl in the story 'The Purple Jar [গণিত] . Rather, she is an innocent and impulsive one. Her choice was driven by glittering appearance and newness, not by material desire because of her inexperience.

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