The
Rattrap
Q1.
When did the peddler get the idea of world being a rattrap?
Ans.
One day while walking on the road, thinking about his rattrap he get the
idea that the world is a rattrap and like a rat, people get tempted by the bait
of allurements like joys, shelter, food, power, fame, material things etc. and
as soon as anyone let himself be tempted by these bait it closed in on him and
then everything came to end.
Q2.
Why did he accept Edla Wilmanson’s invitation?
Ans.
Edla was kind to him. She also put him at ease by saying that they
wanted him to come to their house Christmas Eve. Edla assured him that he would
be allowed to leave safely. Her sensitivity and kindness inspired confidence in
him.
Q3.
Why did Edla entertain the peddler even after she knew the truth about
him?
Ans.
Edla had been happy about the home, the atmosphere on Christmas Eve. She
could not get away with that idea all at once besides she felt that throughout
the year, the peddler was chased away by the people, so he should be allowed to
enjoy a day of peace with them.
Q4.
Why did the peddler sign himself as the Captain Von Stahle?
Ans.
The peddler had been mistaken for Captain Von Stahle. He had also been
treated as if he was respectable officer and not a peddler. He had never
experienced that kind of treatment and it inspired him to change himself into a
better person and behave in a manner benefitting a captain, on having done so
he could sign himself as Captain Von Stahle.
Q5.
How did the peddler spend the Christmas Eve in the manor house?
Ans.
He did nothing but sleep. He was woken for lunch and later in the evening,
when the tree was lit, once again he went around to each one present and said
thank you and goodnight.
Long Answer
Q1. How did the peddler respond to the act of
kindness shown by the iron master, his daughter and the crafter?
Ans. The old crafter welcomed the peddler
warmly. He was generous with food and talked to him like a friend. He was a
simple man who trusted the peddler blindly and showed him the place where he
kept his savings. The peddler abused his trust and hospitality by stealing his
money.
The iron master and his daughter made him
feel welcome in their house even after realizing their mistake of thinking that
he was an old regimental comrade. They let him rest, gave him good food and
made him participate in Christmas festivals with them.
While there, the peddler’s conscience
pricked him. He perhaps realised that the basic goodness of mankind was not
deed. He was overcome with guilt and decided to turn into a better person and
not to kill the faith. That his hostess shown in him he gave her the stolen
money and rattrap signifying that he would never be tempted to take the bait.The
Rattrap
Q1.
When did the peddler get the idea of world being a rattrap?
Ans.
One day while walking on the road, thinking about his rattrap he get the
idea that the world is a rattrap and like a rat, people get tempted by the bait
of allurements like joys, shelter, food, power, fame, material things etc. and
as soon as anyone let himself be tempted by these bait it closed in on him and
then everything came to end.
Q2.
Why did he accept Edla Wilmanson’s invitation?
Ans.
Edla was kind to him. She also put him at ease by saying that they
wanted him to come to their house Christmas Eve. Edla assured him that he would
be allowed to leave safely. Her sensitivity and kindness inspired confidence in
him.
Q3.
Why did Edla entertain the peddler even after she knew the truth about
him?
Ans.
Edla had been happy about the home, the atmosphere on Christmas Eve. She
could not get away with that idea all at once besides she felt that throughout
the year, the peddler was chased away by the people, so he should be allowed to
enjoy a day of peace with them.
Q4.
Why did the peddler sign himself as the Captain Von Stahle?
Ans.
The peddler had been mistaken for Captain Von Stahle. He had also been
treated as if he was respectable officer and not a peddler. He had never
experienced that kind of treatment and it inspired him to change himself into a
better person and behave in a manner benefitting a captain, on having done so
he could sign himself as Captain Von Stahle.
Q5.
How did the peddler spend the Christmas Eve in the manor house?
Ans.
He did nothing but sleep. He was woken for lunch and later in the evening,
when the tree was lit, once again he went around to each one present and said
thank you and goodnight.
Long Answer
Q1. How did the peddler respond to the act of
kindness shown by the iron master, his daughter and the crafter?
Ans. The old crafter welcomed the peddler
warmly. He was generous with food and talked to him like a friend. He was a
simple man who trusted the peddler blindly and showed him the place where he
kept his savings. The peddler abused his trust and hospitality by stealing his
money.
The iron master and his daughter made him
feel welcome in their house even after realizing their mistake of thinking that
he was an old regimental comrade. They let him rest, gave him good food and
made him participate in Christmas festivals with them.
While there, the peddler’s conscience
pricked him. He perhaps realised that the basic goodness of mankind was not
deed. He was overcome with guilt and decided to turn into a better person and
not to kill the faith. That his hostess shown in him he gave her the stolen
money and rattrap signifying that he would never be tempted to take the bait.
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