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The Rattrap’ focuses on human loneliness and the need to bond with others. Comment. |
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Answer» No doubt the story focuses on human loneliness and the need to bond with others. The protagonist of the story, i.e. the peddler, was a vagabond who had no family and led a lonely life. As he had no companion to talk to, he was left to his own meditations. The crofter was also a lonely man with no wife or children. When he saw the peddler, he was happy to get someone to talk to. That is why he treated him with good food and tobacco. Moreover, the ironmaster and his daughter Edla too were leading a lonely life. The ironmaster’s wife died long ago, and his sons lived abroad. They had no family and friends to celebrate Christmas. Thus, the story deals with the loneliness of human beings in different situations and their struggle to cope with loneliness. |
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