In what form is the criticism of education most subtle in the story?

The lack is shown through Margie's dullness and imagination of old school

The governing literary technique is indirect criticism through contrast, characterization, and imagination rather than direct preaching. The story does not announce that mechanical education is entirely bad. Instead, it shows Margie's boredom, her dislike of the regular tests, and her growing fascination with the printed book and the old kind of school. As Tommy describes children learning together, Margie imagines the fun they may have shared, and this emotional response quietly exposes what her isolated system lacks. Option B is correct because it identifies this implied criticism. Option A is too absolute; the author presents technology as imperfect, not simply evil. C and D are factually wrong because Tommy continues studying and Margie's mother supports education.

This is a Class 9 English question. Chapter: The Fun They Had. Topic: Education.