CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -When Father beats Kezia, it is a grandmother who consoles and comforts her by covering her with her shawl and allowing the child to cling to her soft body. Earlier too, whenever Kezia would get scared by her nightmares, grandmother would take her in her own bed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answers. Kezia’s view of her father underwent a change for the better when her father came to her rescue when she had a nightmare. He carried her to his room, carefully tucked her up and slept beside her. Kezia felt reassured and safe and snuggled up to him.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ans:-The father came to Kezia’s room with a candle, lifted her up in his strong arms, lay beside her and made her stay close to him. She held his shirt and snuggled herself close to her father. This comforted Kezia when she got scared in her sleep.

Detailed explanation-4: -But the same old nightmare came-the butcher with a knife and a rope, who came nearer and nearer, smiling that dreadful smile, while she could not move, could only stand still, crying out, “Grandma! Grandma!” She woke shivering to see Father beside her bed, a candle in his hand.

Detailed explanation-5: -Explanation: Kezia often used to have a nightmare in which she saw a butcher who had a knife with him. The butcher also had a rope with him. His smile was very dreadful which made Kezia wake up in fear.