Question

1. in chapter 15, uchendu tells the story of mother kite, who explains to her daughter that someone who doesnt openly respond to an injury or an insult is someone to fear, while someone who cries and raves is usually more harmless. give an explanation for mother kites observation.

Explanation:

Mother Kite's observation reflects a common human behavior pattern. People who openly express their emotions (like crying and raving) are releasing their feelings immediately. This release can be seen as a way of dealing with the situation in the moment. On the other hand, those who don't respond openly may be bottling up their emotions. Bottled - up emotions can lead to more calculated and potentially more harmful responses later. It's a bit like a pressure valve: when it's open (emotions expressed openly), the pressure (negative feelings) is released. When it's closed (no open response), the pressure builds.

Answer:

Mother Kite's observation is based on the idea that open emotional expression (crying and raving) is a form of immediate release, making such people seem more harmless as they deal with the situation in the moment. Those who don't respond openly may be suppressing emotions, which can lead to more calculated (and potentially more harmful) responses later as emotions build up.