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Edla is able to bring about a change of heart in the Pedlar. Justify this with reference to the story, ‘The Rattrap’. What qualities helped her bring about this transformation?

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  • Edla’s kindness and hospitality awakens his conscience
  • The ironmaster’s daughter treats him with respect and shows compassion and understanding towards his condition.
  • She does not force herself upon him but tries to persuade him to spend Christmas eve with them.
  • He reposes trust in her due to her friendliness.
  • Later she persuades her father not to send the man away when his identity is revealed as they had invited him and promised him Christmas cheer. 
  • She also tells him that he is welcome again next year if he wishes so.
  • This brings about a change in the man and he is reformed.
  • Realizes that there is a way out of the trap.
  • Returns the money through Edla


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