Question

read the excerpt below from the story \subha\ by rabindranath tagore and complete the instruction that follows. they who from birth have had no other speech than the trembling of their lips learn a language of the eyes, endless in expression, deep as the sea, clear as the heavens, wherein play dawn and sunset, light and shadow. the dumb have a lonely grandeur like natures own. wherefore the other children almost dreaded subha and never played with her. she was silent and companionless as the noontide. discuss the authors techniques in character development in this passage, including what we learn about subha. make specific references to details in the passage.

Explanation:

The author uses figurative language. Comparing the language of the eyes of the dumb to the sea and heavens shows their depth and expressiveness. The description of other children dreading Subha and her being silent and companionless like the noontide reveals her isolation.

Answer:

The author uses figurative language such as simile and metaphor for character - development. We learn that Subha is dumb, has a rich non - verbal means of expression through her eyes, and is isolated as other children are afraid of her and she has no companions.