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An old man was walking through the town, now and again drawing his tattered clothes tighter to shield his body from the cold and biting wind.
(a) Who was the ‘old man’ ?
(b) Where did he intend to go ?
(c) How did he brave the adversity of the weather ?
(d) What trait does his walking to the post-office even in biting cold weather reveal about his temperament ?
An old man was walking through the town, now and again drawing his tattered clothes tighter to shield his body from the cold and biting wind.
(a) Who was the ‘old man’ ?
(b) Where did he intend to go ?
(c) How did he brave the adversity of the weather ?
(d) What trait does his walking to the post-office even in biting cold weather reveal about his temperament ?
(a) The old man was coachman Ali.
(b) He intended to go to the post-office in the hope of hearing from his daughter.
(c) The poor man was ill-clad and his tattered clothes couldn’t protect him from the biting cold. Still defying the weather he held his clothes tight and continued walking.
(d) Ali’s defiant attitude towards the unfavourable weather highlights his firm determination and immense willpower.