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What was the reason for young Paul’s restlessness at the beginning of the story? How did it find expression?

It was his mother’s unhappiness that was causing Paul’s restlessness. Paul started worrying for his mother as she tells him that they were not lucky enough to have luxuries such as a car. She also tells him that she lost her luck because Paul’s father was not lucky.


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Paul’s final bet made the family rich but cost him his life. Explain.

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Discuss the following in pairs or in small groups

‘Luck is necessary for success in life’.