Question

In what way does the writer's use of characterization most clearly provide social commentary? A. The contrast between Gandar's selfishness and his mother's dependence on him draws attention to young people's frequent neglect of their mothers and fathers. B. The contrast between Gandar's optimism and his mother's fears draws attention to the reckless ambitions of his generation. C. The similarity between Gandar's attitude and his wife's attitude suggests that moving to America is the best decision for families in India. D. The contrast between Gandar's ambitions and his mother's fears suggests that modern people may need to defy a parent's wishes to find fulfillment.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The contrast between Gandar's selfishness and his mother's dependence on him draws attention to young people's frequent neglect of their mothers and fathers.

Explanation:

This is bitter truth of today's world that young generation wants to fulfill their unending wishes even at the cost of their parents life. They do not care whether their parents need them and just focus on their own goals. The writer has tried to sum up the emotions of a son and a mother in a script. Gandar has been careless to his mother and just consider her as a burden on him.