In 'The Rattrap', why did the peddler choose one of his own rattraps as a
Christmas present for Edla?
A. It was a symbol of how he had escaped all of life's traps successfully.
B. It was a useful gift that would serve the actual purpose of catching rats in
the house.
C. It was meant to be a reminder to Edla of how easy it is for someone to
get trapped in this world.
D. It was his handiwork that he wanted Edla to have as it symbolised his
transformation to an honest man.
The correct answer is D. It was his handiwork that he wanted Edla to have as it symbolised his transformation to an honest man.
At the end of The Rattrap, the peddler, having experienced a moral transformation due to Edla's kindness, gives her a rattrap as a gift. This rattrap symbolizes his change from a man who saw the world as a trap to someone who values honesty and compassion. It is a token of his gratitude and newfound integrity.
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