Bholi Flashcards
(17 cards)
Who is the author of the story Bholi?
K.A. Abbas
What physical challenges did Bholi face in her childhood?
Accidental fall and disease leading to being dull and ugly
What significant change occurs when Bholi joins a nearby school?
Her teacher encourages her and helps her become a learned and confident person
What social issue does Bholi confront in the story?
Social injustice related to dowry and marriage
What is the main theme of Bholi?
The effect of family on children
How does Bholi’s parents’ treatment affect her?
It leads to a lack of self-confidence
What does the story suggest about emotional stability and family support?
They are crucial for a child’s healthy development
How did Bholi’s teacher change her life?
She provided encouragement and instilled love in Bholi
What prompted Bholi to reject her marriage proposal?
The groom was greedy, mean, and demanded dowry due to her appearance
What transformation does Bholi undergo at school?
She becomes a confident and outspoken young lady
How did Bholi feel on her first day at school?
She felt alone and fearful but was happy to see other girls
What kind of treatment did Bholi receive from her parents?
Neglect and discrimination due to her appearance and disabilities
Give an example of Bholi being a neglected child.
She wore her elder sisters’ old dresses and received no proper care
How did Bholi react when her father took her to school?
She became terrified, recalling the sale of a cow
What were Ramlal and his wife’s initial plans for Bholi’s marriage?
They agreed to marry her off to Bishamber, believing it was a good match
Why was Sulekha nicknamed Bholi?
She was a slow child and a simpleton
What was Bholi’s reaction to Bishamber?
She looked at him with cold contempt due to his demands for dowry
