Flamingo--- The Rattrap

 Answer in 30-40 words                                     

 i If the world is “nothing but a big rattrap” as the tramp stated in the story ‘The Rattrap’, who might the rattrap peddler be? Discuss.  

ii Despite his philosophical insights, the vagabond fails to resist temptations. What would you attribute this to? Explain with reference to any instance from the text. 

 iii Do you think the story reinforces a stereotype that women are more trusting, forgiving and less practical than men? Comment with reference to Edla’s actions in the story. 

 iv What might be the significance of setting the story’s events during Christmas? Justify your opinion.   Answer in 120-150 words 

 i How would you compare the peddler’s actions in relation to the crofter and Edla?  Would you say kindness does not always beget kindness, and that the conditions for receiving kindness are important for it to truly transform people? Elaborate. Provide relevant textual details to support the analysis.  

ii Imagine that you overheard the following snippet of an interaction between the valet and the housekeeper at the ironmaster’s mansion at the end of the story. 

  Speaker 1 - Trust is a difficult choice, which may or may not be rewarded.  

 Speaker 2 – Yes, indeed. Ms. Willmansson really believed in that fellow, didn’t she? And he didn’t disappoint. She was so happy reading his letter, oh her tears of joys filled my heart with so much admiration for her. Such a kind, wonderful young lady.  

 Speaker 1 – Absolutely. But I wonder, what if that vagabond had run away with the silver spoons? Would you speak so glowingly of Ms. Willmansson then? Our master’s daughter was a bit too gullible. Wouldn’t you say?  

 Speaker 2 – But she did what was right. That must count for something. It’s Christmas, and she helped that poor man. It didn’t matter what he did. Surely the choice of right and wrong does not depend on the outcome.  

 Speaker 1 – Wouldn’t it? I should jolly well think so.   How would you respond to the questions raised in this conversation in relation to the story? 

Write your response in the form of an entry in your daily journal.

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