Practice Displacement And Belonging (1.5.3) - ICSE Class 12 English Elective – Unit 2: The Hungry Tide By Amitav Ghosh Part One: The Ebb

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Question 1.
Define the term 'displacement' in your own words.
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Think about the reasons people might have to leave their homes.
Question 2.
What does belonging mean?
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Consider how relationships shape our sense of home.
3Question 3.
What does displacement refer to?
- A voluntary move
- Being forced from one's home
- A type of vacation
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Think about refugees and their experiences.
4Question 4.
True or False: Belonging is solely about physical location.
- True
- False
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Consider the factors that create a sense of home.
Question 5.
Evaluate the impact of the Morichjhañi massacre on contemporary perceptions of refugee crises in India.
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Reflect on how historical events resonate with current societal attitudes towards refugees.
Question 6.
Discuss how Ghosh uses nature as a metaphor for belonging and identity.
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Think about instances where characters experience emotional awakenings tied to nature.

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