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Could he remain 'detached' later in the poem too? Give instances.

No. He became alert after some time. When the doctor got his senses, he first looks to his wife. Her safety was very important to him. Also, he realized that he should go to the hospital and help his employees as he was a doctor by profession.


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(a) right side bled


(b) ______________


(c) ______________


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"Dislodged detachedly, a piece of glass"

(a) What did he dislodge and from where?


(b) What significance would you attach to the word "detachedly"?


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Inspite of his panic and fear he reassures his wife. What does this show about his character?

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What did the doctor and his wife stumble upon? Why did he utter the words "... please excuse me_"?