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How does he narrate the story of the tusker? Does it appear&nb... - Moments Supplementary Reader
Question
How does he narrate the story of the tusker? Does it appear to be plausible?
Answer
Iswaran narrates the story with great drama. He describes how a wild elephant (tusker) escaped from a timber yard, destroying everything in its path and entering a school ground. Iswaran says he grabbed a cane from a teacher, faced the beast, and hit its third toenail, causing the elephant to collapse.
No, it does not appear to be plausible. It is highly unlikely that a young schoolboy could bring down a giant, rampaging elephant simply by hitting its toenail with a small stick. The story is clearly an exaggeration intended to entertain and impress Mahendra.