Question

How does the behavior of the merchant’s wife at the end of “All for a Paisa” help convey the theme that neither assistance from others nor personal experiences can teach wisdom to a fool?

When she insists that he be given one more chance, readers understand that she is responsible for her son’s foolishness.


When she finally realizes why her son has been missing, readers understand that her foolish suggestion is what placed him in danger.

When she at last gives up on her son, readers understand that the merchant’s son will never gain any intelligence.


When she supports her son no matter what, readers understand that she is just as much of a fool as he.

Answer 1

How does the behavior of the merchant's wife at the end of “All for a Paisa” help convey the theme that neither assistance from others nor personal experiences can teach wisdom to a fool? When she finally realizes why her son has been missing, readers understand that her foolish suggestion is what placed him in danger.

Answer 2

It unfolds in a series of episodes that highlight the utter foolishness of the merchant’s son.

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