Question

How did the tiger die? Point out a similarity in the characters of Baldeo and his son Tembu. Give an example for each to justify your answer.

Answer 1

The tiger was wounded in the fight, and as the train entered the cutting the tiger was trapped like the man. The flight was impossible, though he ran as fast as his wounded leg could allow. At the next station, the driver was surprised to find a major portion of tiger's body. The tiger was cut off by the train.
Baldeo and his son Tembu both were brave and responsible. Immediately after his father's death, Tembu takes over the responsibilities of his family. Baldeo was responsible and sincere towards his duties of a khalasi as well as a parent.