Why can the butcher dream be considered a symbol of Kezia's mind?
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Correct answer: Because it gives form to fear stored inside
The governing concept is psychological symbolism: an image in a dream can represent an emotion that the character has not expressed directly. Kezia's nightmare of a butcher reflects the fear built up by her father's stern voice, serious appearance and the punishment connected with the pin-cushion incident. The dream therefore gives visible form to an inner anxiety rather than reporting a literal fact about the family. Option C is correct. Option A wrongly treats the dream as information about employment, B connects it to the wrong family, and D gives Grandmother an unsupported role in creating the dream.
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Because it gives form to fear stored inside
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is psychological symbolism: an image in a dream can represent an emotion that the character has not expressed directly. Kezia's nightmare of a butcher reflects the fear built up by her father's stern voice, serious appearance and the punishment connected with the pin-cushion incident. The dream therefore gives visible form to an inner anxiety rather than reporting a literal fact about the family. Option C is correct. Option A wrongly treats the dream as information about employment, B connects it to the wrong family, and D gives Grandmother an unsupported role in creating the dream.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 English question. Chapter: The Little Girl. Topic: emotional understanding.
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