The Address
Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 11 · English
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Plot Summary and Structure
- The story is narrated in first person by Mrs. S's daughter who visits Mrs. Dorling at 46 Marconi Street
- Two visits are described - the first unsuccessful encounter and the second revealing visit
- Flashback technique is used to explain how Mrs. Dorling acquired the family belongings during wartime
Character Analysis
- The Narrator (Mrs. S's daughter): Young, curious, ultimately wise in her final decision
- Mrs. Dorling: Opportunistic, cold, refuses to acknowledge the narrator initially
- Mrs. S (the mother): Trusting, naive about Mrs. Dorling's true intentions
Major Themes
- Loss and Memory: Physical objects vs. emotional memories
- War and its Aftermath: Impact on survivors and their possessions
- Human Nature: Greed, opportunism vs. trust and generosity
Literary Devices and Techniques
- Irony: Mrs. Dorling 'saves' items but destroys their emotional value
- Contrast: Between the narrator's memories and present reality
- Symbolism: The green cardigan, cutlery, and other belongings
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