Question

How do the villagers react when the poet’s mother is stung by the scorpion?

• A. They chant prayers and incantations
• B. They attempt to catch the scorpion
• C. They ignore the incident completely
• D. They criticize the poet for being careless

Answer 1

Answer:

A. They chant prayers and incantations

• They believe that the mother’s suffering is due to her past sins and that the scorpion’s sting will purify her soul.

• This reflects the superstitious and traditional beliefs of the rural community in the poem.