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An Astrologer's Day

NIOS · Class 12 · English

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Card 1Character Analysis - The Astrologer

Who is the protagonist of 'An Astrologer's Day' and what is his profession?

Answer

The protagonist is a middle-aged man who poses as an astrologer in the town. However, he is actually a fake astrologer who has no genuine knowledge of stars or astrology. He earned his livelihood by o

Card 2Story Setting and Astrologer's Setup

What are the professional equipment and appearance details that help the astrologer attract customers?

Answer

The astrologer's professional equipment includes: (1) a dozen cowrie shells, (2) a square cloth with obscure mystic charts, (3) a notebook, and (4) palmyra writing materials. His appearance includes a

Card 3Character Motivation - The Astrologer's Past

Why did the astrologer leave his village and settle in the town?

Answer

The astrologer left his village without any thought or plan because he did not want to continue the traditional life of his forefathers, which involved tilling the land and living in the ancestral hom

Card 4Character Analysis - Guru Nayak

What is Guru Nayak's role in the story and why does he confront the astrologer?

Answer

Guru Nayak is the stranger who appears at the end of the astrologer's working day. He is a well-dressed man with a prominent scar on his chest. He confronts the astrologer as a customer but with an un

Card 5Astrologer's Methods and Psychology

What does the astrologer's working method reveal about his understanding of human nature?

Answer

The astrologer charges three pies per question and employs a shrewd strategy: he never speaks until the client has talked for at least ten minutes. This silence allows him to gather sufficient informa

Card 6Story Setting and Atmosphere

Describe the setting of Town Hall Park and explain its significance to the story.

Answer

Town Hall Park is a narrow, crowded road bustling with various trades and occupations from morning to night. The street includes medicine sellers, vendors of stolen hardware and junk, magicians, an au

Card 7Literary Devices - Symbolism

What is the significance of the green shaft of light in the story?

Answer

The green shaft of light appears at crucial moments in the story as a practical and symbolic element. It is described as a 'little shaft of green light which strayed in from somewhere and touched the

Card 8Plot Development - Turning Point

How does the astrologer initially react to Guru Nayak's challenge, and what causes him to change his approach?

Answer

When Guru Nayak first challenges him and acts skeptical about his abilities, the astrologer feels piqued (hurt in his pride). He initially tries to refuse the stranger, saying 'Leave me today. I will

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