Answer:
(a) The
changes in the mood of the workers were
(i) Earlier only meetings were being held in an organised manner. Now the
workers just stopped work to press for their rights, like Marfa Vasileva did.
(ii) Earlier there is no mention of any women workers. But
now a woman worker initiated the strike by stopping work.
(iii) Earlier there was no demonstration of unity between
men and women workers. Now the women presented red bows to the men, showing the
unity. Also, the men downed tools in support of the women who had gone on strike.
(iv) The mood of the workers was more determined now. They
took action instead of just talking.
(v) Earlier work used to go on due to workers being afraid
of some counter action from the management side, but now the work was stopped,
showing the fearlessness of the workmen.
(b) I have seen both situations and I feel that although
earlier the workers gave vent to their problems by organizing meetings only,
now they are fearless, willing to sacrifice their job, rebellious and
supporting each other's action as well as cutting across gender differences.
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