Question

7. The "littluns" are described on page 59. Since everything and everyone in the novel is symbolic, explain what all the various sizes and ages of boys represent or symbolize in terms of society

Answer 1

Littluns is known as a child or a young animal.

Explanation:

Various sizes and ages of boys that represent or symbolize in terms of society are :-

1. Sensorimotor - It is known as the birth stage which is around  18 months to 24 months.

2. Pre operational Toddler hood -  After 24 months  till the age of seven  the littleluns grows up a bit physically and mentally.

3. Concentrate Operational- This is the age of between seven to twelve  where the littluns have early grasping power and are inquisitive to learn.