Answer 2nd Part Parables from the Bible English Literature Class 5

Answers: 1.When the younger son realised that he had made a mistake, he thought of going back to his father and apologising for the mistake he had done. He realised that by disobeying his father he had sinned against heaven and his father . He also thought of repenting by working as a servant for his father.

Question:2.How did his father receive him when he returned home?

Answers: 2. When the son was returning home, his fathersaw him and was filled with pity for him. He ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.

Question:3.What does the father means when he says, “This brother of yours was dead and is alive again ” ?

Answers: 3. The father ment when he says, This brother is alive again- he had fallen into bad and evil habits, but he has now reformed.

Question:4. Why was the elder son angry?

Answers: 4.The elder son was angry because he stay with his father in the absense of his brother , but his father had never given money to him to enjoy with his friends. While his younger brother took his share and wasted the money. According to the brother his father should be angry with his younger brohter , instead of rejoicing at his return.

Question:5.Do you thinkthe father did the right thing by accepting his younger son ?

Answers: 5. Yes, the father did the right thing by accepting his younger son because quite often people do a mistake unknowingly , such people should be given an opportunity to correct themselves.