If father had shown empathy, what would he understand in the pin-cushion episode?
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Correct answer: Kezia's unknowing mistake and love
The governing concept is interpreting an action through intention rather than judging only its result. Kezia removes the sheets from her grandmother's bedside table to make a birthday gift for her father, but she does not know that the paper contains his speech. When the paper is cut into pieces, the damage is accidental, while the intention is loving. Therefore option B is correct: an empathetic father would recognise both the unknowing mistake and the affection behind it. The incident is not Kezia's deliberate mischief, and neither Macdonald nor Grandmother caused the problem. Understanding intention would have led to explanation and guidance instead of frightening punishment.
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Kezia's unknowing mistake and love
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is interpreting an action through intention rather than judging only its result. Kezia removes the sheets from her grandmother's bedside table to make a birthday gift for her father, but she does not know that the paper contains his speech. When the paper is cut into pieces, the damage is accidental, while the intention is loving. Therefore option B is correct: an empathetic father would recognise both the unknowing mistake and the affection behind it. The incident is not Kezia's deliberate mischief, and neither Macdonald nor Grandmother caused the problem. Understanding intention would have led to explanation and guidance instead of frightening punishment.
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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