Page no. 15
1. Why did Eveline review all the familiar objects at
home?
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2. Where was Eveline planning to go?
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Page No. 17
1. Who was Frank? Why did Eveline’s father quarrel
with him?
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2. What significance does Eveline find in the organplayer’s appearance on the day she had decided to
leave?
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Understanding the Text
1. Name the two characters in this story whom Eveline liked and
loved, and two she did not. What were the reasons for her
feelings towards them?
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2. Describe the conflict of emotions felt by Eveline on the day she
had decided to elope with Frank.
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3. Why do you think Eveline let go of the opportunity to escape?
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4. What are the signs of Eveline’s indecision that we see as the
hour of her departure with Frank neared?
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Talking about the Text
1. Deciding between filial duty and the right to personal happiness
is problematic. Discuss.
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2. Share with your partner any instance of your personal
experience where you, or somebody you know, had to make a
difficult choice.
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Appreciation
1. The description in this story has symbolic touches. What do
you think the ‘window’, the ‘gathering dusk’, the ‘dusty cretonne
and its odour’ symbolise?
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2. Note how the narrative proceeds through the consciousness of
Eveline.
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3. In the last section of the story, notice these expressions
(i) A bell clanged upon her heart.
(ii) AlI the seas of the world tumbled upon her heart.
(iii) Her hands clutched the iron in frenzy.
(iv) She set her white face to him, passive, like a helpless
animal.
What are the emotions that these images evoke?
4. Do you think the author indicates his judgement of Eveline in
the story?