Which of the following sentences from "Five Hours to Simla" best supports the story's theme about the clash between modernization and traditional life?
A:"After the first cacophony of screeching brakes and grinding
gears, there followed the comparatively static hum of engines,and drivers waited in exasperation for the next lurch forwards"
B:"A yellow pye-dog came crawling out of the shallow ditch that ran
alongside the road and, spying an open door, came slinking up to
it, thin, hairless tail between its legs, eyes showing their whites,
hoping for bread but quite prepared for a blow instead."
C:"The vendors milled
around the buses, cars and rickshaws, and were soon standing
at their car window, both vocally and manually proffering goods
for sale." <--- my answer
D:"Caught in that illumination, the truck driver rose calmly to his
feet, dusted the seat of his pyjamas, wound up the bandanna
round his head, all in one fluid movement, and without a word
leaped lightly back into the driver’s seat of his truck. "
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To determine which sentence from "Five Hours to Simla" best supports the theme of the clash between modernization and traditional life, we need to analyze each sentence and see which one focuses on this conflict.
Sentence A describes the experience of drivers waiting in exasperation due to the noise and movement of modernized vehicles. While it highlights the frustration caused by modernization, it does not explicitly convey the clash between modernization and traditional life.
Sentence B portrays a yellow pye-dog seeking food and prepared for either kindness or violence. Although this sentence provides insight into the hardships and uncertainties of traditional life, it does not directly address the clash between modernization and traditional life.
Sentence C describes vendors surrounding buses, cars, and rickshaws, actively attempting to sell their goods. This sentence depicts the clash between modernization (represented by the vehicles) and traditional life (represented by the vendors) as they intersect and collide.
Sentence D portrays a truck driver rising calmly and getting back in his truck after an accident. While this sentence showcases a moment of resilience or nonchalance, it does not explicitly highlight the clash between modernization and traditional life.
Based on this analysis, sentence C "The vendors milled around the buses, cars and rickshaws, and were soon standing at their car window, both vocally and manually proffering goods for sale" best supports the theme of the clash between modernization and traditional life in "Five Hours to Simla".
thanks @Reed
Anyone have the answers??
I haven't read Desai's story, but from what I know of it, your answer seems the best choice.
Look up "English 10B semester exam" in quizlet
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