How will an empathetic person understand Kezia's mistake?
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Correct answer: An unknowing mistake with loving intention
The governing concept is interpreting behaviour by considering intention and feelings, not only the result. Kezia tears the papers while trying to make a pin-cushion for her grandmother; she does not understand their importance and does not intend to damage her father’s work. An empathetic person would recognise her innocence, loving purpose and lack of awareness before judging the mistake. Therefore, option A is correct. The result was genuinely harmful, but it was not deliberate damage. Macdonald’s plan and Grandmother’s mistake are unrelated to what Kezia did. The story encourages patient understanding of a child’s intention alongside the consequences of an action.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
An unknowing mistake with loving intention
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is interpreting behaviour by considering intention and feelings, not only the result. Kezia tears the papers while trying to make a pin-cushion for her grandmother; she does not understand their importance and does not intend to damage her father’s work. An empathetic person would recognise her innocence, loving purpose and lack of awareness before judging the mistake. Therefore, option A is correct. The result was genuinely harmful, but it was not deliberate damage. Macdonald’s plan and Grandmother’s mistake are unrelated to what Kezia did. The story encourages patient understanding of a child’s intention alongside the consequences of an action.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 English question. Chapter: The Little Girl. Topic: empathy.
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