Positive Thinking and Pilgrimage Trail

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What type of trucks emerged from the white lake?

Blue trucks

Which town did the author reach by late afternoon?

Hor

What did Tsetan and the author suffer on the drive down from the salt lake?

Two punctures

Which mountain were they within striking distance of?

Mount Kailash Signup and view all the answers

What was the protagonist's assessment of their self-help programme on positive thinking?

They concluded it was severely limited. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the pilgrimage trail described as well-trodden?

Because many people had traveled on it. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the kora seasonal?

Because parts of the route were liable to blockage by snow. Signup and view all the answers

What did Norbu gesture to the protagonist when he saw the book?

He asked if he could sit opposite the protagonist at the table. Signup and view all the answers

What did the man say about the impact of the narrator passing away?

It didn't really matter, but it would be bad for business. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the appearance of Darchen after a good night's sleep.

Dusty, partially derelict, with heaps of rubble and refuse, but with a clear blue sky and a view of the Himalayas. Signup and view all the answers

What basic provisions could be found in the general stores of Darchen?

Chinese cigarettes, soap, and other basic provisions. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the narrator disappointed upon arriving in Darchen?

There were no pilgrims as expected. Signup and view all the answers

How is the father feeling towards his son's actions in the poem?

The father feels helpless and unable to understand his son's choices. Signup and view all the answers

What theme is portrayed in the poem regarding the relationship between the father and son?

The theme of distance and lack of understanding between the father and son is portrayed in the poem. Signup and view all the answers

How does the poet emphasize the father's desire for reconciliation in the poem?

The poet emphasizes the father's desire for his son to return home and seek forgiveness. Signup and view all the answers

What conflicting emotions are expressed by the father towards his son in the poem?

The father expresses a mix of love, helplessness, and a struggle to forgive his son. Signup and view all the answers

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