(i) When spring came, it was still winter in the garden. What does winter stand for or indicate here?
In the story, winter stands for a negative and desolate environment. In this environment, trees and flowers do not blossom. winter also refers to an atmosphere of depression and laziness. Since birds did not sing, children did not play and spring did not visit the garden, winter prolonged its stay in the garden.
Winter has been presented like a story with its own characters and their activities. Describe the story in your own words.
On one occasion the children said: “How happy we are here!” Later they said: “How happy we were there!” What are they referring to in both the cases?
Why is the Giant called selfish?
Was the Giant happy or sad over the state of the garden?
