Question

What are the instances in the story that show that the character of the ironmaster is different from that of his daughter in many ways?

Answer 1

Hint: The Rattrap story tells the story of a peddler. He takes a pessimistic view of the world. The peddler wasn't always like this, and he used to be a kind guy. Due to tragedy, he now has to rely on selling rattraps, begging, and even stealing to make ends meet.

Complete answer:
The world is viewed by the peddler as a large rat trap. He argues that the world, like the cheese we use to entice mice, offers us materialistic things to entice us. As a result, when we fall for these lies, we become trapped and lose everything. The rattrap vendor is taken in by a young generous woman in this storey. As a result, her generosity and kindness improve his negative outlook on life. This narrative tells us about the fundamental human goodness that we all need.

The ironmaster is rash, whereas his daughter is calm, logical, considerate, and kind. He (ironmaster) mistook the stranger for an old unit mate in dim light. He asks him to live with him and takes care of his eating, clothing, and other needs. When he sees him in broad daylight, he accuses him of being untrustworthy, demands an explanation, and threatens to summon the sheriff. His daughter, on the other hand, is more perceptive. She senses the stranger's fear and assumes he's either a robber or a fugitive from justice. Despite this, she treats him with gentleness, kindness, and friendliness. Despite the fact that she is aware of the mistake in identity, she treats him with respect.

Note: The story's central message is that most people are prone to falling into the trap of material gain. Every human person, on the other hand, possesses inherent goodness that can be awakened through understanding and love. Humans have a natural desire to atone for their wrongdoings.