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When I heard this, I didn't want to laugh any more, and I felt terribly sad. How could they believe that it was disgusting if one of us held that package in his hands, even though the Vadai had been wrapped first in a banana leaf, and then parcelled in paper? I felt so provoked and angry that I wanted to touch those wretched Vadais myself straight away. Why should we have to fetch and carry for these people. I wondered. Such an important elder of ours goes meekly to the shops to fetch snacks and hands over reverently, bowing and shrinking, to this fellow who just sits there and stuffs them into his mouth. The thought of it infuriated me. (Memories of Childhood)

Question: 1

'I felt terribly sad'. The reason for the speaker's sadness is because it was an act of _________.

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When identifying emotions in literature, observe the speaker’s reactions, tone, and the underlying social context.
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  • Sympathy and kindness.
  • Discrimination and prejudice.
  • Care and concern.
  • Humour and fun.
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The speaker felt deeply saddened by the discriminatory attitude shown towards the speaker's community. The act of packing food in banana leaves and wrapping it in paper reflected a deep-rooted social prejudice that treated certain groups as untouchables.
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Question: 2

‘The thought of it infuriated me’ with reference to the above line, what do you think was the impact of the incident on the speaker?

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In narrative texts, strong emotions like anger or frustration often reveal deeper themes of social injustice or personal conflict.
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  • The speaker was sympathetic and helpless.
  • The speaker was angry and condemning.
  • The speaker was excited to see the incident.
  • The speaker was very impressed and motivated.
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The Correct Option is B

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The speaker’s anger highlights their frustration with the social injustice faced by marginalized groups. The discriminatory attitude of those around them provoked a sense of rage and helplessness.
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Question: 3

Complete the sentence suitably: "I wanted to touch those wretched vadais myself" 
The above expression indicates the speaker’s __________ 
 

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Look for symbolic actions in literature to understand how characters challenge social conventions.
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By expressing a desire to touch the "wretched vadais," the speaker defies the social norms that labeled such actions impure. This reflects the speaker’s rejection of discriminatory beliefs.
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Question: 4

Select the correct option from those given in brackets, to fill in the blank: 
The incident made the speaker realize that the discrimination was _________ (dehumanizing / elevating).

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In social commentary literature, the term "dehumanizing" is often used to describe systemic injustice and discrimination.
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The discrimination experienced by the speaker was dehumanizing, reducing individuals to a lower social status based on outdated traditions and unjust beliefs.
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