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The Rattrap
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How did the peddler bely the faith of the poor crofter?

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In what way did the peddler rob the crofter?

Answer

The crofter was living in his cottage alone without a wife or a child. So he was needing someone to talk in his loneliness. The crofter had taken out and stuffed thirty kronor in the presence of the peddler. Both left in the morning. After half an hour, the peddler returned, smashed the window, pane and stole thirty kroner from the pouch. He hung it on its usual place. Thus he belied the faith reposed in him and could not overcome his temptation.

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Some More Questions From The Rattrap Chapter

What made the peddler accept Edla Willmansson’s invitation?

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Having rejected the ironmaster’s invitation. Why did the peddler accept the one extended by his daughter?

What doubts did Edla have about the peddler?

When did the ironmaster realize his mistake?

What did the peddler say in his defence when it was clear that he was not the person the Ironmaster had thought he was?

Why did Edla still entertain the peddler even after she knew the truth about him?

Why was Edla happy to see the gift left by the peddler?

Why did the peddler sign himself as Captain Von Stahle?

How does the peddler interpret the acts of kindness and hospitality shown by the crofter, the ironmaster and his daughter?

What are the instances in the story that show that the character of Ironmaster is different from that of his daughter in many ways?

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Compare and contract the character of the iron-master with that of his daughter.

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Give examples from the story ‘The Rattrap’ to show how the iron master is different from his daughter?

The story has many instances of unexpected reactions from the characters to other behaviour. Pick out instances of these surprises.