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Why cannot the father's sternness be considered entirely negative in the story?

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Correct answer: Because responsibility and unspoken affection also lie behind it

The governing concept is balanced character interpretation. The father is stern, busy, and frightening to Kezia, but the story does not present him as simply cruel or loveless. His behaviour is partly connected with adult responsibility and the pressure of supporting a family. More importantly, when Kezia is frightened at night, he lets her sleep beside him, covers her, and offers the comfort she needs. These actions reveal care that he does not express openly in ordinary conversation. Option A is correct because it acknowledges both the harmful effect of his sternness and the responsibility and affection behind it. B praises all sternness, C supports needless fear, and D contradicts the narrative.

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SternnessComplex CharacterEmpathyParent-Child RelationshipThe Little GirlEmotional UnderstandingEnglishClass 9 Mcq

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