1. character sketch of edla

2. justify the title rattrap

1. Edla was kind and good natured. She had more convincing power than her father and was able to persuade the peddler to accept the invitation. She was pained by the plight of the peddler and continued to treat him well even after the truth about his identity was revealed. Her behaviour reflects maturity and grace.

2.The title "The Rattrap" brings out the multiple themes of the story. It is about a poor man who sells rattrap. The title also refers to the recurrent theme of the story which upholds the world as a rattrap. The peddler describes the world as one which offers a large number of possibilities, riches and joys only to lure men into a trap. The story, however ends on a positive note. The poor vagabond is reborn as Captain von Stahle. He is able to escape the rattrap of the world and rediscovers himself in the faith and compassion of Edla.