Practice Conclusion (2) - ICSE Class 12 English Elective – Unit 2: The Hungry Tide By Amitav Ghosh Part One: The Ebb

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Question 1.
What is the significance of the Sundarbans in the narrative?
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Consider how nature interacts with the characters.
Question 2.
Define 'displacement' as used in The Hungry Tide.
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Think about the historical events discussed in the chapter.
3Question 3.
What does the tide symbolize in The Hungry Tide?
- Change and continuity
- Stagnation
- Danger only
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Think about the character journeys.
4Question 4.
True or False: Piya feels completely at home in the Sundarbans.
- True
- False
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Consider her background and experiences.
Question 5.
Critically evaluate how Amitav Ghosh intertwines personal and historical narratives in The Hungry Tide.
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Consider characters' reflections on past events.
Question 6.
Discuss how the tide as a metaphor connects the characters in The Hungry Tide.
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Think about how each character interacts with nature.

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