Answer:
(i) It is the postmaster who is
tortured by doubt and remorse because he felt he had hurt Ali by being rude
tohim. He is filled with regret at his behavior. He sits down to wait for a
letter from his daughter who is sick.
Now, when he is struck with the
same problem he realizes the pain Ali had suffered.
(ii) Mrs Packletide extended
herself a lot to overawe Loona Bimberton. She got herself photographed
forvarious magazines. She offered a tiger-claw brooch and invited her to a
luncheon party. On the contrary, Loona Bimberton declined the offer and coldly
sent Mrs Packletide a letter of thanks for the gift.
(iii) Immediately after arriving
Mrs Jordan talks about the mourning dress to be worn at father's cremation. She
expresses that it's a great relief for her to get into the black dress. Mrs
Slater tells that she has ordered for their new mourning dresses.
This shows how selfish and
inhuman they are. They are very materialistic and care the least for human values
and sentiments.
(iv) It is not the mirror but
the woman herself who is responsible for the pain that she is experiencing. The
mirror is reflecting her image faithfully. It is she herself who, unable to
accept her ageing gracefully, indulges in self-pity, bringing about suffering
upon herself.
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