CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Ramlal was the revenue officer of the village. He was a prosperous farmer and had seven children. He was orthodox. He did not believe in the ideology of sending girls to school as it would be difficult to find a good match for them.

Detailed explanation-2: -The next day Ramlal caught Bholi by the hand and said, “Come with me. I will take you to school.” Bholi was frightened. She did not Bholi 55 2022-23 Page 3 Footprints without Feet 56 know what a school was like. She remembered how a few days ago their old cow, Lakshmi, had been turned out of the house and sold.

Detailed explanation-3: -Such treatment made her believe she was going to a better place than her home. When Bholi and her father arrived at the school, they saw that the students were already seated in their classes. After handing Bholi to the headmistress, Ramlal departed the premises. Bholi’s eyes were filled with fear.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ramlal persuaded Bishamber to marry his daughter Bholi. At first, he devoted his turban at Bishamber’s feet to plead to marry his daughter. Later as per the demand of the groom, he moved and counted the money. He placed the money in Bishamber’s feet and requested him to marry Bholi.