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What were the main activities of the protagonist's forefathers in the village?
What were the main activities of the protagonist's forefathers in the village?
Tilling the land, living, marrying, and ripening in his cornfield and ancestral home.
Why did the protagonist leave his village?
Why did the protagonist leave his village?
He had to leave home without telling anyone, and he could not rest till he left it behind a couple of hundred miles.
How did the protagonist earn money while traveling?
How did the protagonist earn money while traveling?
He charged three pies per question for his working analysis of mankind’s troubles and provided answers and advice.
What was the protagonist's approach to listening to others' problems?
What was the protagonist's approach to listening to others' problems?
What was the success rate of the protagonist's assessments of others' problems?
What was the success rate of the protagonist's assessments of others' problems?
What was the significance of leaving his village to the protagonist?
What was the significance of leaving his village to the protagonist?
How did the protagonist earn his living while traveling?
How did the protagonist earn his living while traveling?
What was the protagonist's perception of mankind's troubles?
What was the protagonist's perception of mankind's troubles?
What was the protagonist's strategy for providing advice to others?
What was the protagonist's strategy for providing advice to others?
What was the typical response of people to the protagonist's assessments of their problems?
What was the typical response of people to the protagonist's assessments of their problems?
What were the main activities of the protagonist's forefathers in the village?
What were the main activities of the protagonist's forefathers in the village?
What were the three main troubles of mankind that the protagonist had a working analysis of?
What were the three main troubles of mankind that the protagonist had a working analysis of?
How much did the protagonist charge per question for his advice?
How much did the protagonist charge per question for his advice?
How long did the protagonist wait before speaking when someone came to seek his advice?
How long did the protagonist wait before speaking when someone came to seek his advice?
What was the response of nine out of ten people when the protagonist told them 'In many ways you are not getting the fullest results for your efforts'?
What was the response of nine out of ten people when the protagonist told them 'In many ways you are not getting the fullest results for your efforts'?
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Forefathers' activities
Forefathers' activities
Tilling land, living, marrying, and aging in their ancestral home.
Protagonist's reason to leave
Protagonist's reason to leave
To leave his traditional life behind.
Earning money while traveling
Earning money while traveling
By charging three pies per question for analyzing and giving advice.
Listening approach
Listening approach
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Success rate of assessments
Success rate of assessments
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Significance of leaving
Significance of leaving
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Mankind's main troubles
Mankind's main troubles
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Cost of advice
Cost of advice
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Waiting time
Waiting time
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Response to 'not fullest results'
Response to 'not fullest results'
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Village Life
Village Life
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Protagonist's Feelings
Protagonist's Feelings
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Source of income
Source of income
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His Approach
His Approach
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Levels of agreement
Levels of agreement
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Study Notes
The Protagonist's Background
- The protagonist's forefathers in the village were farmers and hunters.
The Protagonist's Journey
- The protagonist left his village in search of new experiences and to help people with their problems.
Earning a Living
- The protagonist earned money while traveling by offering advice to people in need.
Approach to Listening
- The protagonist listened carefully to others' problems, often waiting for a long time before speaking.
Success Rate
- The protagonist's assessments of others' problems had a high success rate.
Significance of Leaving the Village
- Leaving the village was significant to the protagonist as it allowed him to explore the world and understand people's troubles.
Perception of Mankind's Troubles
- The protagonist believed that mankind's troubles were rooted in three main areas, which he had a working analysis of.
Strategy for Providing Advice
- The protagonist's strategy was to listen carefully, assess the problem, and then provide advice for a fee.
Response to Advice
- Typically, people were initially defensive when the protagonist told them they were not getting the fullest results for their efforts, with nine out of ten people responding negatively.
Fee for Advice
- The protagonist charged a fee of one gold coin per question for his advice.
Waiting Before Speaking
- The protagonist waited for a long time before speaking when someone came to seek his advice.
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Description
Test your comprehension of the short story "The Village by the Sea." Answer questions related to the protagonist's departure from his village, his traditional way of life, and the reasons for his leaving. Evaluate your understanding of the plot and themes in this classic story.
