Ch 8 - Jalebis

Explanation:

The student failed to submit the school fees on the scheduled day as the teacher, Guru Ghulam Muhammad, was inattentive that day. Therefore, he had to pay the dues on the subsequent day.

Explanation:

(i) The boy's pocket held a desire for hot and fresh jalebis.

(ii) The boy was deceived by the coins as he thought they were for his personal use, but he later found out that they were meant to be used to pay for his school fees. 

Despite this, he was unable to resist the allure of the sweet and syrupy jalebis he came across.

Explanation:

The boy initially ignored the temptation to buy jalebis for two reasons:

(i) He considered himself a truthful individual. 

(ii) He understood that it was inappropriate to use his school fees to purchase sweets.
(iii) He knows the repercussions of not paying the tuition on time, such as being punished by the teacher with a cane.

Explanation:

(i) The boy was persuaded by the older coins who advised him to use the money to buy jalebis for his own pleasure. He also considered using his scholarship to cover his expenses the next day. Hence, he felt that he should not overwhelm his craving for jalebis and should give in to enticement.

(ii) Initially, the boy did not heed the assistance given in the play. He was an honest and diligent student who believed that spending school money on jalebis would tarnish his family's reputation. Additionally, he was well aware of the severe punishment that awaited him if he failed to pay his tuition fees on time.

Explanation:

Upon returning home, the boy's temptation for jalebis was still persistent as the cash in his pocket kept influencing him. During lunchtime, the temptation became stronger as the coins seemed to be screaming. Eventually, he gave in to his temptation and rushed out of the house barefoot, heading straight to the market. He was horrified but could not resist the urge and requested the halwai to quickly weigh one rupee worth of jalebis. The halwai opened an entire diary of sweets and piled a heap of jalebis onto it.

Explanation:

(i) He refrained from consuming all the jalebis he purchased because the amount was excessive for him to consume alone. After devouring several pieces, he was completely satiated. He felt as though jalebis would spill out of his ears and nostrils if anyone squeezed his stomach.

(ii) He shared the remaining jalebis with the children from the same alley who congregated at the spot where he relished the jalebis. Initially, he had purchased jalebis worth Rs. 1, but with the leftover money, he bought more jalebis.

Explanation:

The boy's decision to devote the school fund cash on jalebis caused him to realize the severity of his mistake. He was overwhelmed with fear at the thought of getting caught, as he believed that his parents would never forgive him if they found out. He was so anxious that he felt like a farmer who might accidentally exhale a jalebi or two with each breath.

Explanation:

The statement suggests that children have an efficient digestive structure due to their daily involvement in physical activities such as playing and walking. As a result, the boy consumed a considerable amount of jalebis, and he was convinced that his digestive system would digest it overnight.

I concur with this statement as children have a remarkable capability to digest a substantial amount of food despite occasionally overindulging.

Explanation:

He plans to compensate the next day with the monthly allowance he received that day time.

Explanation:

Upon leaving school with his satchel, the boy walked aimlessly, hoping for a miracle to rescue him from his predicament of having to pay school fees. He eventually found himself at the beginning of Campbellpool station, lost in thought. The elders' warnings against both tampering with the railway tracks and consuming candy came to his mind, and he felt a great sense of regret for disobeying their advice.

Explanation:

The outcome of indulging in his desire for jalebis is that the boy has to skip school for the first time ever. He realizes that he has gone against his parents' instructions for the first time and regrets giving in to his craving for sweets.

Explanation:

The boy fervently prayed to God and recited the entire namaz verse, as well as the last ten chapters of the Quran and ayat-al-kursi. He expressed his remorse for spending his school fees on jalebis and acknowledged that he had made a big mistake. He also stated that had he known about the scholarship delay that month, he would not have spent the money on sweets. Despite this, he believed that nothing was lacking in God's treasury and even mentioned that his uncle was a great general. He humbly asked God for only four rupees and prayed with sincerity.

Allah Miyan and defended his case like an advocate before him.

Explanation:

The task involves the boy going to a signal and touching it before returning. The condition is that God will hide four rupees under a big stone without the boy knowing. When the boy lifts the stone, he should find the four rupees placed there by God.

Explanation:

The boy did not succeed in finding four rupees as he had hoped. Instead, when he lifted the stone, he was met with a large, hairy worm that was wriggling towards him.

Explanation:

The boy realized that if God had fulfilled his wish that day, he would not have learned from his mistakes. He understood that he would continue to make mistakes and rely on God to bail him out every time.

Explanation:

1. The boy is experiencing a strong temptation to indulge in jalebis.

(i) Jalebis are a delectable food item meant to be consumed, and those who are financially capable can afford to savor them.

(ii) However, the jalebis in question are exceptional and stand out from the ordinary. They are incredibly crisp, fresh, and generously soaked in syrup.

(iii) The mouthwatering aroma of the jalebis is causing the boy's salivation in anticipation of consuming them.

(iv) Frustrated, I swiftly departed from the house, barefoot, and dashed towards the marketplace.

2. The individual is experiencing a sense of remorse.

(i) Suddenly, my head began to spin.

(ii) As soon as the recess bell rang, I picked up my bag and departed from the school premises.

(iii) However, I ended up being absent from school for the first time due to my wrongdoing of consuming a few jalebis.

(iv) As I sat under the tree, I initially felt overwhelmed with emotion and the urge to weep.

3. The individual is attempting to rationalize their misdeed.

(i) While I did consume some of the jalebis, I also shared them with numerous children.

(ii) The individual attempts to justify their wrongdoing by saying, "Allah Miyan! I'm a very good boy. I have memorized the entire namaaz. I even know the last ten surats of the Quran by heart."

Explanation:

1. The boy is undeniably intelligent, as evidenced by his exceptional academic performance, which earned him a scholarship. He possesses a strong moral compass and has never skipped a class, showing respect towards his elders. Furthermore, he was able to present a compelling case before God when acting as a defense attorney.

(b) There is no doubt that the boy's perspective changed after the eighth period. He couldn't stop pondering about the possible negative consequences that would befall anyone who received four rupees from God. Eventually, he realized that everything comes at a cost. This implies that if God fulfilled every desire of humanity, people would never learn to develop their skills and would end up living like birds in nests, unable to create anything, even jalebis.

(c) In the story, the room is personified and used as a tool to demonstrate the boy's avarice. Despite being a sincere, truthful, and upright child, he is unable to resist the allure of jalebis and ends up taking his school fees to purchase them. His insatiable desire for the sweet treats leads him to consume them rapidly, all while considering that the coins in his pocket have enabled him to indulge in his candy addiction.