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What was the weather like when the author was driving?
What was the weather like when the author was driving?
How did the author describe the effectiveness of the wiper?
How did the author describe the effectiveness of the wiper?
Why was the sun not visible even though it was still April?
Why was the sun not visible even though it was still April?
What did the author notice about the surroundings when he looked out of the car?
What did the author notice about the surroundings when he looked out of the car?
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What was the condition of the road in terms of shops?
What was the condition of the road in terms of shops?
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Why did the author think he might have taken a wrong turn?
Why did the author think he might have taken a wrong turn?
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What gave the author confidence he was still within familiar territory?
What gave the author confidence he was still within familiar territory?
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What did the author do to pass the time while waiting in the car?
What did the author do to pass the time while waiting in the car?
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What warning did Bhola Babu give the author?
What warning did Bhola Babu give the author?
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Why could the truck not pass the author's car?
Why could the truck not pass the author's car?
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Study Notes
The Journey
- The narrator is driving in the rain with the wiper on, but it's not very effective.
- It's April, but the sun seems to be setting early, making it feel like late evening.
- The narrator looks out of the car and sees a couple of buildings through the trees, but no signs of a town.
The Situation
- The narrator realizes there are no shops along the road as far as the eye can see.
- The narrator has no spare tyres.
- After waiting for 15 minutes, no other vehicles have passed by.
Doubts and Concerns
- The narrator wonders if they're on the right road, thinking they might have taken a wrong turn after Suri.
- Despite the uncertainty, the narrator is sure they're still in the Birbhum district, within 50 miles of Santiniketan.
Recollections
- The narrator recalls Bhola Babu's warning and realizes he must have gone through a similar experience.
- The narrator decides to be more cautious in the future.
The Truck
- A truck approaches from behind, blowing its horn.
- The narrator gets out of the car and finds that the car has swerved to an angle, blocking most of the road, preventing the truck from passing.
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Description
Analyze a descriptive passage about a journey on a rainy day, where the narrator faces difficulties and observes their surroundings. Identify the literary devices and techniques used to create a sense of atmosphere.
