For what unusual reasons is Bholi sent to school?
Approach Solution - 1
Bholi is sent to school because there is little chance of her getting married because of her ugly face and lack of sense.Also her father has to send her as the village headman has commanded him to do so.
Approach Solution -2
Bholi is enrolled in school because her parents believe that her chances of marriage are slim due to her unattractive appearance and lack of intelligence. Additionally, the Tehsildar instructed Bholi's father, Ramlal, to send his daughters to school to set a positive example for the community. Despite this, Ramlal's wife felt that sending daughters to school would impact their marriage prospects.
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- It is truly said that a good teacher is the light that helps one cross even the darkest of paths through honing their inherent qualities which enable them to shine bright and strong in life. In what ways does Sulekha's teacher epitomize this saying? How did she become the pillar of support and strength for Sulekha? (Bholi)
- Does Bholi enjoy her first day at school?
- How did Bholi’s teacher play an important role in changing the course of her life?
- 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?
- Why does the marriage not take place?
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