Question

Amma’s tone in the context of the given passage is that of: For Amma, the difference between men and women was a kind of discrimination and inequality; she felt strongly about women’s rights but was not familiar with concepts like gender and patriarchy. She would have dismissed Betty Friedan because she was predominantly dealing with the problems of white middle-class women in the United States. Amma, and women of her generation, could de-link the oppression of women from the wider struggle for the liberation of human beings from class exploitation and imperialism. So Amma continued to play her role as mother and wife, but would often complain: ‘I am a doormat on which everyone wipes their emotional dirt off.’

• A. Compromise
• B. Protest
• C. Contentment
• D. Resignation
• E.

Hint:

To identify tone in a passage, pay attention to emotional expressions and the implied attitude of the speaker toward the subject.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The passage illustrates Amma’s strong feelings about women’s rights and her vocal dissatisfaction with the inequality she faced. While she continues her role as a mother and wife, her complaints and dissatisfaction reflect a sense of protest. The key phrase, \textit{“I am a doormat on which everyone wipes their emotional dirt off,”} highlights her resistance to societal expectations, albeit in a subdued manner. Key Analysis:
- Amma’s strong feelings and complaints about being taken for granted indicate she is protesting her situation.
- She does not accept her condition passively, ruling out \textit{resignation}.
- Her dissatisfaction does not suggest a compromise or contentment but aligns with an underlying \textit{protest}.