Bholi's teacher played a crucial role in transforming the timid, stammering simpleton into a confident, self-respecting woman.
On Bholi's very first day at school, when she stammered and wept, the teacher spoke to her in a soft, soothing voice and encouraged her with "Well done." She patted her affectionately and promised, "Put the fear out of your heart and you will be able to speak like everyone else." This gave Bholi her first ray of hope and self-belief.
The teacher further inspired her by saying that one day she would be more learned than anyone in the village and people would respect her. This motivation drove Bholi to educate herself over the years.
At the wedding, it was Bholi who confidently refused the greedy Bishamber — speaking without a stammer. The teacher, watching from a corner, smiled with the satisfaction of "an artist contemplating the completion of her masterpiece." Thus, the teacher's encouragement, affection, and faith transformed Bholi (Sulekha) completely.
Source: Chapter 8 — Bholi, Read and Find Out (Part 2) and Part 3
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Examiners look for: (1) how the teacher encouraged Bholi on the first day (soft voice, praise, patting), (2) the promise/vision the teacher gave her about education and respect, and (3) the outcome — Bholi's confident refusal at the wedding and the teacher's reaction described as an "artist's satisfaction." Quote directly from the text wherever possible; it strengthens your answer. Stick to 4 focused points for a 4-mark question.