In the context of the painting shown above related to the revolt of 1857, which of the following statements is correct?
Statement A- In all such British representations of the revolt of 1857, the rebels are shown as martyrs.
Statement B- The woman stands meekly at the centre, looking for help to protect her honour without hurting anyone.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4 - Neither of them is correct.
Statement A- In all such British representations of the revolt of 1857, the rebels are shown as martyrs. (Incorrect)
Statement B- The woman stands meekly at the centre, looking for help to protect her honour without hurting anyone. (Incorrect)
Explanation:
In another set of sketches and paintings of the revolt of 1857, we see women in a different light. They appear heroic, defending themselves against the attack of rebels. Miss Wheeler stands firmly at the centre, defending her honour, single-handedly killing the attacking rebels. As in all such British representations, the rebels are demonised. Here, four burly males with swords and guns are shown attacking a woman. The woman’s struggle to save her honour and her life, in fact, is represented as having a deeper religious connotation: it is a battle to save the honour of Christianity. The book lying on the floor is the Bible.