Question

In Elizabeth Baines' "Compass and Torch," what is significant about the compasses?
Answer

The boy's is surprisingly of much better quality than his father's.

The father's is a real compass, but the boy's is only a toy.

They both forget to bring one.

They each show a different direction for north.

Answer 1

@Abhisar

Answer 2

@arabpride may help u

Answer 3

I'd love to help x-x but I haven't read the story yet - but like common literature... I'd assume that the 'compass' is symbolizing something important in the story.. maybe the theme? or the important morals suggested by the story?