Answer the following questions :
- Describe the man in your own words from the first paragraph.
- Why did the man want to discover the device?
- What happened to the people when the machine was discovered and started working?
- How did the girls bring back people to their normal behavior?
- Comment on the two girls of special needs
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Explanation:
(a) The man described in the first paragraph is portrayed as an antisocial individual who is selfish and resentful towards others' happiness. He dislikes polite behavior and sees it as unnecessary and extravagant.
(b) The man wanted to discover the device because he was bothered by people's polite behavior, such as using expressions like 'please', 'thank you', and 'don't mention it'. He wanted to eliminate these expressions and profit from selling them while also relieving himself of his disdain for polite behavior
(c) When the machine was discovered and started working, people began to lose their manners and became rough, selfish, and aggressivE- They stopped expressing gratitude and kindness towards each other, which led to conflicts and a breakdown of social cohesion.
(d) The girls brought back people to their normal behavior by discovering the man's wicked plan and sabotaging the machinE- By rewinding the machine and causing it to explode, they ensured that people would no longer be deprived of their polite words, and it also helped to restore harmony and respect among them.
(e) The two girls of special needs demonstrated resilience and empathy despite their speech difficulties. They communicated through sign language and maintained their kind and polite behavior, which eventually led them to uncover the truth about the man and his machinE- Their actions played a crucial role in restoring good manners and civility to society.
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