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Why had the men gathered in the Sahu-kar's shop?
Why had the men gathered in the Sahu-kar's shop?
They had gathered to discuss the situation which had arisen because of Chandu's strike.
How did the Sahu-kar look without being trimmed by the barber?
How did the Sahu-kar look without being trimmed by the barber?
The Sahu-kar looked like a leper without being trimmed by the barber.
What jokes became popular in every home and why?
What jokes became popular in every home and why?
Jokes about the unclean beards of the elders became popular as Chandu had gone on strike. The family members of the elders laughed at their shabby appearance. The landlord's young wife had even threatened to run away.
What was the reason of the rumour that the landlord's wife had threatened to run away with someone else?
What was the reason of the rumour that the landlord's wife had threatened to run away with someone else?
Why did the village elders threaten Chandu?
Why did the village elders threaten Chandu?
Name the union that gave birth to many other active trade unions in the town?
Name the union that gave birth to many other active trade unions in the town?
Give a brief character-sketch of Chandu.
Give a brief character-sketch of Chandu.
Flashcards
Who was Chandu?
Who was Chandu?
Chandu was a young boy who worked as a barber. He was known for his skills in catching wasps and making kites. He was also a friend of the narrator.
What was Chandu's social status?
What was Chandu's social status?
Chandu belonged to a lower social caste, which was often looked down upon by the higher-caste people.
What significant union was formed?
What significant union was formed?
The 'Rajkot District Barber Brother's Hairdressing and Shaving Saloon' trade union was the first of its kind in the town. It inspired many other trade unions to form and fight for workers' rights.
Why were the men gathered at the Sahukar's shop?
Why were the men gathered at the Sahukar's shop?
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What was the impact of Chandu's strike?
What was the impact of Chandu's strike?
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Why was there a rumour about the landlord's wife running away?
Why was there a rumour about the landlord's wife running away?
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Why did the villagers threaten Chandu?
Why did the villagers threaten Chandu?
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How did Chandu's appearance affect him?
How did Chandu's appearance affect him?
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What did Chandu's strike symbolize?
What did Chandu's strike symbolize?
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What is the broader lesson from Chandu's story?
What is the broader lesson from Chandu's story?
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What was the significance of Chandu's strike?
What was the significance of Chandu's strike?
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What was Chandu's role in society?
What was Chandu's role in society?
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What is the message from Chandu's story?
What is the message from Chandu's story?
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What can we learn about social inequality from Chandu?
What can we learn about social inequality from Chandu?
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How did Chandu's strike relate to social protest?
How did Chandu's strike relate to social protest?
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How does Chandu's story relate to social norms?
How does Chandu's story relate to social norms?
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What was the role of the Sahukar's shop?
What was the role of the Sahukar's shop?
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What did the jokes about the elders' beards reveal?
What did the jokes about the elders' beards reveal?
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What can we learn about social and marital dynamics from the story?
What can we learn about social and marital dynamics from the story?
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Study Notes
Chandu's Actions and Reactions
- Chandu, a barber, bought a bicycle to increase his earnings.
- Men gathered at the moneylender's shop to discuss Chandu's strike.
- The moneylender looked like a leper without a haircut.
- Jokes about unkempt beards became popular due to Chandu's strike.
- The landlord's wife threatened to leave because of his unkempt appearance.
- The rumour was that the landlord's wife was leaving with someone else.
- The landlord looked poorly groomed and his wife disliked this.
- Village elders threatened Chandu with imprisonment for his misconduct.
- The 'Rajkot District Barber Brother's Hairdressing and Shaving Saloon' trade union was influential.
Chandu's Character Sketch
- Chandu was a barber boy, a friend to the narrator.
- He was skilled in catching wasps and kite-making.
- Chandu belonged to a low caste.
- He once dressed like a doctor.
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