CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE LITTLE GIRL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the central idea of, “The Little Match Girl”?
A
Wishing on a falling star made the little girls dreams come true.
B
The little poor girl never gave up hope.
C
Having food and warmth is what saved the little girl.
D
Poor children don’t have the same luxuries as rich children.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Q. What is the theme of, “ The Little Match Girl"? Learn to take care of yourself. Greed is necessary to survive. Never lose hope because it can guide you and help solve your problems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: By Hans Christian Anderson, “The Little Match Girl” is a story about a girl who freezes to death on the street after experiences beautiful visions are she watches the last of her matches burn out. The main idea of “The Little Match Girl” is a criticism of Western work ethic.

Detailed explanation-3: -In portraying the innocent girl’s helpless, futile attempts to escape her difficult circumstances, Andersen shows that poverty is brutal, inescapable, and ultimately a worse fate than death.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the story, The Little Match Girl, ’ the girl had the hope that she would pull through the difficulties and therefore, she continued to keep herself warm by lighting the matches. She had faith in God that he would help her.

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