Pea and Human Attachment in The Coachman's Son

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What was Swaminathan's consuming passion in life now?

Getting a hoop

Who were the two different attachments that Swaminathan had?

Sankar and Somu

What did Swaminathan dream about crossing near Nallappa's Grove one night?

The Sarayu river on his wheel

What was the sound that Swaminathan associated with his dream hoop?

A gentle hum

Who did Swaminathan beg to give him a cycle wheel for his dream?

His father's friends

What did Swaminathan imagine doing with the hoop made from an ex-cycle wheel?

Flying it over small obstacles

What did the steel wheel do in Swaminathan's vivid dream?

Crunched on the sandy bed of the river

What did Swaminathan hope to possess in the future?

A hoop

What sum did the coachman ask for in exchange for the promise of providing a hoop?

Six paise

Why did Swaminathan open his heart to a coachman?

To seek help for his morning despair

What did the coachman promise to convert six paise into after starting with that amount?

Six rupees

What did the coachman suggest Swaminathan could spend five rupees on?

A hoop

Explore the theme of attachment in the story 'The Coachman's Son' as the characters navigate through scholastic and human connections. Dive into the dynamics between characters like Somu, Sankar, Rajam, and Mani. Discover how different types of attachments evolve in a school setting.

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