Question

Edla is able to bring about a change of heart in the Pedlar. Justify this with reference to the story, ‘The Rattrap’. What qualities helped her bring about this transformation?

Answer 1

• Edla’* kindness and hospitality awakens his conscience
• The ironmaster’* daughter treats him with respect and shows compassion and understanding towards his condition.
• She does not force herself upon him but tries to persuade him to spend Christmas eve with them.
• He reposes trust in her due to her friendliness.
• Later she persuades her father not to send the man away when his identity is revealed as they had invited him and promised him Christmas cheer.
• She also tells him that he is welcome again next year if he wishes so.
• This brings about a change in the man and he is reformed.
• Realizes that there is a way out of the trap.
• Returns the money through Edla