Question

What is the belief of the villagers regarding the mother’s pain after she is stung?

• A. It is a sign of bad luck for the entire village.
• B. It reflects a curse placed on her by the spirits of the forest.
• C. It is linked to her past sins, and the poison will purify her soul
• D. It signifies her need for a healer to remove the poison.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It is linked to her past sins, and the poison will purify her soul

• This belief reflects the superstitious nature of the villagers, who think that the suffering caused by the scorpion's sting serves a spiritual purpose, cleansing the mother’s soul and relieving her of future suffering.