Eid is the main religious festival of the Muslims in Bangladesh. Eid means happiness. Everyone wants to share this happiness with their near and dear ones. So most of the people, who are living outside their homes for different reasons have a strong desire to get back home during the Eid vacations. As a result, there is a mad rush in the buses, trains, or launches for the home-bound people. This often causes transport accidents that take away many lives. However, it cannot stop people’s desire to meet their family, in-laws, or friends. What makes people rush for their homes in spite of serious hazards? This is the pull of the roots. Do human beings have roots like the trees? The answer is `yes’ but unlike the roots of the trees they are invisible, they lie in our minds. It’s these roots that make a bond between us and family members, in-laws, friends, neighbours or even between us and the land where we were born and grew up. In that sense our families, land of birth, relatives, our culture, traditions, or  surroundings are our roots.

And whereever we stay, we have a continuous pull of our roots. It’s our roots that develop our identity making us what we are. When we lose that bond, we become rootless. Human beings who do not have any roots or contexts, are a non-entity. In other words, they do not have their own identity. Such persons are devoid of values, humanity, and social responsibilities. They don’t know where they are from, and/or where they are heading towards. This often makes them feel empty and lost.

বাংলাদেশে ঈদ মুসলমানদের প্রধান ধর্মীয় উৎসব। ঈদ মানে আনন্দ। সবাই চায় এই আনন্দ তাদের আপনজনদের সঙ্গে ভাগ করে নিতে। তাই যেসব মানুষ বিভিন্ন কারণে বাড়ির বাইরে বসবাস করে, তারা ঈদের ছুটিতে বাড়ি ফেরার জন্য প্রবল আকাঙ্ক্ষা অনুভব করে। এর ফলে বাড়িমুখো মানুষের ভিড়ে বাস, ট্রেন বা লঞ্চে দেখা যায় ব্যাপক ভিড়। এ অবস্থায় প্রায়ই দুর্ঘটনা ঘটে এবং অনেক প্রাণ হারায়। তবুও এই বিপদের আশঙ্কা মানুষকে পরিবারের সদস্য, শ্বশুরবাড়ির লোকজন কিংবা বন্ধুদের সঙ্গে দেখা করার ইচ্ছা থেকে বিরত রাখতে পারে না। কী এমন শক্তি মানুষকে এত ঝুঁকি নিয়েও বাড়ির দিকে টেনে নিয়ে যায়? এটা হলো শিকড়ের টান।

মানুষের কি গাছের মতো শিকড় আছে? উত্তর হলো ‘হ্যাঁ’, তবে গাছের শিকড়ের মতো দৃশ্যমান নয়, এই শিকড়গুলো আমাদের মনের গভীরে থাকে। এই শিকড়ই আমাদের পরিবারের সদস্য, আত্মীয়–স্বজন, বন্ধুবান্ধব, প্রতিবেশী এমনকি যেখানকার মাটিতে আমরা জন্মেছি এবং বেড়ে উঠেছি, তার সঙ্গে আমাদের বন্ধন তৈরি করে। এই অর্থে আমাদের পরিবার, জন্মস্থান, আত্মীয়স্বজন, সংস্কৃতি, ঐতিহ্য এবং পরিবেশই আমাদের শিকড়।

আমরা যেখানেই থাকি না কেন, আমাদের শিকড়ের এক অদৃশ্য টান সবসময়ই কাজ করে। এই শিকড়ই আমাদের পরিচয় গঠন করে, আমাদের যা কিছু — সেই মানুষটিকে নির্মাণ করে। আর যখন আমরা এই বন্ধন হারিয়ে ফেলি, তখন আমরা হয়ে পড়ি শিকড়হীন। শিকড় বা প্রেক্ষাপটহীন মানুষ একপ্রকার অস্তিত্বহীন। অর্থাৎ তাদের নিজস্ব কোনো পরিচয় থাকে না। এ রকম মানুষদের মধ্যে মানবিকতা, মূল্যবোধ ও সামাজিক দায়িত্ববোধের অভাব থাকে। তারা জানে না তারা কোথা থেকে এসেছে কিংবা কোথায় যাচ্ছে। এই অবস্থায় তারা প্রায়ই শূন্যতা ও পথহারা অনুভব করে।

Vocabulary Box: The Pull of Roots 

Here are 70 critical multiple choice questions

1. What does Eid symbolize in the passage?
   (iv) Sacrifice (iii) Happiness (ii) Wealth (i) Obligation
2. Why do people feel a strong urge to return home during Eid?
   (iv) To save money (iii) To share joy with loved ones (ii) To escape city life (i) To avoid work
3. What does the phrase “mad rush” imply about the situation during Eid?
   (iv) Planned vacation (iii) Relaxed travel (ii) Chaotic and desperate (i) Calm and organized
4. What are the main modes of transport mentioned in the passage?
   (iv) Bicycles and scooters (iii) Boats, planes, and trucks (ii) Buses, trains, and launches (i) Flights, taxis, and buses
5. Despite accidents, people still travel home. Why?
   (iv) Tradition (iii) Short vacations (ii) Pull of the roots (i) Free travel offers
6. What does the term “pull of the roots” metaphorically refer to?
   (iv) Migration (iii) Forests (ii) Cultural belonging (i) Agriculture
7. What does the comparison of human roots with tree roots emphasize?
   (iv) Both depend on soil (iii) Emotional attachment (ii) Roots are physical in both cases (i) Humans are static like trees
8. What kind of roots do human beings have, according to the text?
   (iv) Religious (iii) Invisible and mental (ii) Political (i) Physical
9. Which of the following contributes to a person’s roots?
   (iv) Business contacts (iii) Academic success (ii) Land of birth, culture, and relatives (i) Fame and money
10. How are family and birthplace connected to a person’s identity?
    (iv) Through occupation (iii) Through invisible bonds (ii) Through emotional detachment (i) By chance
11. What is suggested to happen when people lose their roots?
    (iv) They become rich (iii) They feel empty (ii) They gain success (i) They become famous
12. The term “rootless” most closely means —
    (iv) Culturally diverse (iii) Adventurous (ii) Without history or belonging (i) Nomadic
13. What does the passage imply about people who have no cultural connection?
    (iv) They are more independent (iii) They lack identity and feel lost (ii) They have global identity (i) They live happily
14. Which of the following best represents the author’s tone?
    (iv) Apathetic (iii) Sarcastic (ii) Analytical and reflective (i) Humorous
15. What causes many lives to be lost during Eid travels?
    (iv) Poor communication (iii) Transport accidents (ii) Lack of food (i) Cost of travel
16. What do the repeated accidents during Eid rush suggest?
    (iv) That people love traveling (iii) That emotion overcomes logic (ii) Lack of transport options (i) A failure of holiday planning
17. The phrase “in spite of serious hazards” implies —
    (iv) Accidents never happen (iii) People are careful (ii) Roads are well-maintained (i) People ignore safety for emotional reasons
18. What is meant by the phrase “non-entity”?
    (iv) A politician (iii) A spiritual leader (ii) A person with no social relevance (i) A famous person
19. Why does the author describe roots as lying “in our minds”?
    (iv) They have no real function (iii) They are created by others (ii) They are not visible but deeply felt (i) They are imaginary
20. What do people risk to go home for Eid?
    (iv) Missing movies (iii) Exams (ii) Death in accidents (i) Hunger
21. What does the passage suggest about emotional needs?
    (iv) They can be ignored (iii) They are temporary (ii) They can override logic and danger (i) They are less important than safety
22. Which word best captures the reason for Eid travel?
    (iv) Holiday (iii) Attachment (ii) Habit (i) Duty
23. The message of the passage can best be described as —
    (iv) Suggesting relocation (iii) Criticism of festivals (ii) Warning about travel (i) Celebration of cultural ties
24. What kind of values do rootless people lack?
    (iv) Commercial values (iii) Human values and responsibilities (ii) Academic values (i) Political values
25. Why are rootless people called “non-entity”?
    (iv) They are criminals (iii) They lack a clear identity (ii) They live in forests (i) They have no education
26. What is the likely consequence of becoming rootless?
    (iv) Religious clarity (iii) Emotional emptiness (ii) More freedom (i) Financial gain
27. The passage suggests that roots —
    (iv) Lead to isolation (iii) Need to be broken (ii) Give strength and identity (i) Limit freedom
28. What does the desire to return home every Eid show about human nature?
    (iv) Dislike of work (iii) Need for luxury (ii) Longing for belonging (i) Fear of loneliness
29. What emotion underlies the passage?
    (iv) Anxiety (iii) Jealousy (ii) Nostalgia (i) Anger
30. Why might some people not feel the “pull of the roots”?
    (iv) They dislike festivals (iii) They are wealthy (ii) They have no emotional attachments (i) They live near their families
31. How does the passage define identity?
    (iv) Based on travel (iii) Based on cultural and familial ties (ii) Based on political alignment (i) Based on fame
32. What is the role of culture in shaping identity according to the passage?
    (iv) Negative (iii) Crucial (ii) Minimal (i) None
33. “They don’t know where they are from…” — what does this suggest?
    (iv) They are spies (iii) They are travelers (ii) They lack origin and direction (i) They are secretive
34. Which of the following is not mentioned as part of our roots?
    (iv) Traditions (iii) Office (ii) Friends (i) Birthplace
35. What can we infer about the author’s view on modern society?
    (iv) It enhances identity (iii) It forgets roots (ii) It encourages unity (i) It promotes isolation
36. Which literary device is used in the phrase “pull of the roots”?
    (iv) Hyperbole (iii) Irony (ii) Simile (i) Metaphor
37. According to the author, where do our roots reside?
    (iv) In our homes (iii) In our minds (ii) In our hearts (i) Underground
38. What do transport accidents during Eid indicate?
    (iv) Police inaction (iii) Weather issues (ii) People are careless (i) Overcrowding and poor safety
39. What do people sacrifice to reach home for Eid?
    (iv) Jobs (iii) Personal safety (ii) Education (i) Food
40. The author compares human identity to —
    (iv) Stones (iii) Vehicles (ii) Rivers (i) Trees
41. Which of the following best sums up the theme of the passage?
    (iv) The dangers of travel (iii) Power of roots and identity (ii) Celebration of Eid (i) Social responsibility
42. “They feel empty and lost” — why does this happen?
    (iv) Due to confusion (iii) Due to loss of cultural connection (ii) Due to wealth (i) Due to hunger
43. What is implied by “devoid of values”?
    (iv) Without money (iii) Without fashion sense (ii) Lacking moral grounding (i) Not educated
44. The passage emphasizes the emotional impact of —
    (iv) Technology (iii) Rootlessness (ii) Family reunions (i) Travel schedules
45. What’s the risk of ignoring one’s roots, as per the passage?
    (iv) Financial collapse (iii) Identity crisis (ii) Political instability (i) Physical weakness
46. How can a person regain a lost identity?
    (iv) By watching television (iii) By becoming rich (ii) By connecting to their roots (i) By traveling abroad
47. Eid vacations often highlight —
    (iv) Cheap transportation (iii) Social inequality (ii) The deep emotional bond with home (i) Weak transport laws
48. What keeps people motivated to travel home despite the hardship?
    (iv) Medical facilities (iii) Career benefits (ii) Cultural pride and love (i) Weather
49. Which of the following causes the highest risk during Eid travel?
    (iv) Hotel shortages (iii) High prices (ii) Accidents from overcrowding (i) Thieves
50. What kind of people are called “non-entity” in this context?
    (iv) Tourists (iii) Foreigners (ii) Those who forget their cultural identity (i) Those with no money
51. According to the passage, where does identity come from?
    (iv) One’s wealth (iii) One’s roots and cultural background (ii) One’s language (i) One’s job
52. What solution does the passage indirectly suggest for rootlessness?
    (iv) Avoiding travel (iii) Changing jobs (ii) Returning to traditions and family (i) Meditation
53. The passage shows that traditions —
    (iv) Are unimportant (iii) Can be ignored (ii) Shape personal and collective identity (i) Are old-fashioned
54. How does the author view roots?
    (iv) As obstacles (iii) As limiting (ii) As life-giving and identity-building (i) As burdens
55. What does the passage suggest about social responsibility?
    (iv) It should be avoided (iii) It belongs to the government (ii) It is linked to identity and values (i) It’s unimportant
56. What emotional state is common among rootless people?
    (iv) Anger (iii) Emptiness (ii) Confidence (i) Joy
57. Why might someone become rootless?
    (iv) By earning money (iii) By traveling (ii) By losing connection with culture and origin (i) By education
58. The role of festivals like Eid in the passage is to —
    (iv) Create jobs (iii) Promote commercialism (ii) Reflect cultural roots and identity (i) Cause chaos
59. “They lie in our minds” — this phrase means roots are —
    (iv) Imaginative (iii) Genetic (ii) Emotionally felt and remembered (i) Physically planted
60. The structure of the passage is mostly —
    (iv) Argumentative (iii) Dramatic (ii) Expository and reflective (i) Narrative
61. Which feeling dominates the passage?
    (iv) Anger (iii) Sentiment (ii) Indifference (i) Pride
62. What does the passage suggest about people who know their origins?
    (iv) They are rebellious (iii) They are rich (ii) They have strong identity and values (i) They are weak
63. What is the significance of friends and in-laws during Eid, according to the text?
    (iv) Neighbours only (iii) Festive rivals (ii) Emotional roots (i) Travel companions
64. The main comparison in the passage is between —
    (iv) Eid and Puja (iii) Cities and villages (ii) Roots of humans and trees (i) People and machines
65. What kind of tone does the author use to discuss rootlessness?
    (iv) Indifferent (iii) Romantic (ii) Critical (i) Celebratory
66. Why do rootless people lack direction in life?
    (iv) Language barriers (iii) Lack of wealth (ii) Loss of cultural foundation (i) No access to education
67. What is Eid an opportunity for, as suggested in the passage?
    (iv) Escaping stress (iii) Reuniting with one’s roots (ii) Showing off wealth (i) Economic exchange
68. Which consequence is most emphasized in losing roots?
    (iv) Economic loss (iii) Health risks (ii) Disconnection from self and society (i) Death
69. According to the passage, our identity is shaped primarily by —
    (iv) Political views (iii) Our inner connection to roots (ii) Media influence (i) External achievements
70. What message does the author most likely want readers to take away?
    (iv) Don’t depend on traditions (iii) Avoid travel during holidays (ii) Value your roots for a complete identity (i) Stay home on Eid

Answer

1. What does Eid symbolize in the passage? (iii) Happiness
2. Why do people feel a strong urge to return home during Eid? (iii) To share joy with loved ones
3. What does the phrase “mad rush” imply about the situation during Eid? (ii) Chaotic and desperate
4. What are the main modes of transport mentioned in the passage? (ii) Buses, trains, and launches
5. Despite accidents, people still travel home. Why? (ii) Pull of the roots
6. What does the term “pull of the roots” metaphorically refer to? (ii) Cultural belonging
7. What does the comparison of human roots with tree roots emphasize? (iii) Emotional attachment
8. What kind of roots do human beings have, according to the text? (iii) Invisible and mental
9. Which of the following contributes to a person’s roots? (ii) Land of birth, culture, and relatives
10. How are family and birthplace connected to a person’s identity? (iii) Through invisible bonds
11. What is suggested to happen when people lose their roots? (iii) They feel empty
12. The term “rootless” most closely means — (ii) Without history or belonging
13. What does the passage imply about people who have no cultural connection? (iii) They lack identity and feel lost
14. Which of the following best represents the author’s tone? (ii) Analytical and reflective
15. What causes many lives to be lost during Eid travels? (iii) Transport accidents
16. What do the repeated accidents during Eid rush suggest? (iii) That emotion overcomes logic
17. The phrase “in spite of serious hazards” implies — (i) People ignore safety for emotional reasons
18. What is meant by the phrase “non-entity”? (ii) A person with no social relevance
19. Why does the author describe roots as lying “in our minds”? (ii) They are not visible but deeply felt
20. What do people risk to go home for Eid? (ii) Death in accidents
21. What does the passage suggest about emotional needs? (ii) They can override logic and danger
22. Which word best captures the reason for Eid travel? (iii) Attachment
23. The message of the passage can best be described as — (i) Celebration of cultural ties
24. What kind of values do rootless people lack? (iii) Human values and responsibilities
25. Why are rootless people called “non-entity”? (iii) They lack a clear identity
26. What is the likely consequence of becoming rootless? (iii) Emotional emptiness
27. The passage suggests that roots — (ii) Give strength and identity
28. What does the desire to return home every Eid show about human nature? (ii) Longing for belonging
29. What emotion underlies the passage? (ii) Nostalgia
30. Why might some people not feel the “pull of the roots”? (ii) They have no emotional attachments
31. How does the passage define identity? (iii) Based on cultural and familial ties
32. What is the role of culture in shaping identity according to the passage? (iii) Crucial
33. “They don’t know where they are from…” — what does this suggest? (ii) They lack origin and direction
34. Which of the following is not mentioned as part of our roots? (iii) Office
35. What can we infer about the author’s view on modern society? (iii) It forgets roots
36. Which literary device is used in the phrase “pull of the roots”? (i) Metaphor
37. According to the author, where do our roots reside? (iii) In our minds
38. What do transport accidents during Eid indicate? (i) Overcrowding and poor safety
39. What do people sacrifice to reach home for Eid? (iii) Personal safety
40. The author compares human identity to — (i) Trees
41. Which of the following best sums up the theme of the passage? (iii) Power of roots and identity
42. “They feel empty and lost” — why does this happen? (iii) Due to loss of cultural connection
43. What is implied by “devoid of values”? (ii) Lacking moral grounding
44. The passage emphasizes the emotional impact of — (iii) Rootlessness
45. What’s the risk of ignoring one’s roots, as per the passage? (iii) Identity crisis
46. How can a person regain a lost identity? (ii) By connecting to their roots
47. Eid vacations often highlight — (ii) The deep emotional bond with home
48. What keeps people motivated to travel home despite the hardship? (ii) Cultural pride and love
49. Which of the following causes the highest risk during Eid travel? (ii) Accidents from overcrowding
50. What kind of people are called “non-entity” in this context? (ii) Those who forget their cultural identity
51. According to the passage, where does identity come from? (iii) One’s roots and cultural background
52. What solution does the passage indirectly suggest for rootlessness? (ii) Returning to traditions and family
53. The passage shows that traditions — (ii) Shape personal and collective identity
54. How does the author view roots? (ii) As life-giving and identity-building
55. What does the passage suggest about social responsibility? (ii) It is linked to identity and values
56. What emotional state is common among rootless people? (iii) Emptiness
57. Why might someone become rootless? (ii) By losing connection with culture and origin
58. The role of festivals like Eid in the passage is to — (ii) Reflect cultural roots and identity
59. “They lie in our minds” — this phrase means roots are — (ii) Emotionally felt and remembered
60. The structure of the passage is mostly — (ii) Expository and reflective
61. Which feeling dominates the passage? (ii) Sentiment
62. What does the passage suggest about people who know their origins? (ii) They have strong identity and values
63. What is the significance of friends and in-laws during Eid, according to the text? (ii) Emotional roots
64. The main comparison in the passage is between — (ii) Roots of humans and trees
65. What kind of tone does the author use to discuss rootlessness? (ii) Critical
66. Why do rootless people lack direction in life? (ii) Loss of cultural foundation
67. What is Eid an opportunity for, as suggested in the passage? (iii) Reuniting with one’s roots
68. Which consequence is most emphasized in losing roots? (ii) Disconnection from self and society
69. According to the passage, our identity is shaped primarily by — (ii) Our inner connection to roots
70. What message does the author most likely want readers to take away? (ii) Value your roots for a complete identity

 Answer the following questions

1. What is the main religious festival of the Muslims in Bangladesh?
2. What does Eid symbolize in the context of the passage?
3. Who do people want to share Eid happiness with?
4. Why do many people want to return home during Eid vacations?
5. What types of transportation are mentioned in the passage?
6. What is the result of the mad rush for transportation during Eid?
7. Why can’t the risk of accidents stop people from going home?
8. What emotional force drives people to return home despite hazards?
9. What does the phrase “pull of the roots” mean in the passage?
10. How does the passage compare human roots with tree roots?
11. Where do human roots lie according to the passage?
12. What kind of bond do our roots create?
13. With whom do our roots connect us?
14. What aspects of life are considered part of our roots?
15. How does birthplace contribute to our sense of identity?
16. What role does family play in shaping who we are?
17. What does the passage say about cultural traditions?
18. Where does the continuous pull of roots remain, even if we move away?
19. What do our roots help to develop?
20. What happens when someone loses their roots?
21. What does it mean to become rootless?
22. What are rootless people often lacking in?
23. How does rootlessness affect a person’s values?
24. What kind of social responsibilities do rooted people have?
25. What does the author imply about identity in relation to roots?
26. How does the passage describe someone with no roots or context?
27. What emotional state is experienced by rootless people?
28. Why do rootless people feel lost or empty?
29. How is identity linked to the land where someone was born?
30. What does the passage suggest about the importance of knowing one’s origin?
31. What question does the author ask about human beings and roots?
32. How is the answer to the root question explained in the passage?
33. What examples of “roots” does the passage provide?
34. How do traditions contribute to personal identity?
35. What happens to people who do not recognize their cultural heritage?
36. How does the passage portray the connection between values and roots?
37. Why might someone fail to feel the pull of the roots?
38. What is suggested about people who live without awareness of their background?
39. What impact do family and surroundings have on identity?
40. Why is the connection to one’s birthplace important according to the passage?
41. What risk do people take to meet their loved ones during Eid?
42. Why does the author describe the travel rush as “mad”?
43. What does the phrase “invisible roots” mean?
44. What makes human roots different from tree roots?
45. How does the author describe people who don’t know where they’re going?
46. What emotional need overcomes the danger of Eid travel?
47. What does the passage imply about human connection and belonging?
48. Why is being connected to one’s roots essential for identity?
49. How do invisible roots influence our behavior?
50. What final feeling does the author associate with those who lose their roots?

Answers:

1. Eid is the main religious festival of the Muslims in Bangladesh. It is celebrated with great joy and devotion.
2. Eid symbolizes happiness and a time for togetherness. People eagerly await this festival to reconnect with their loved ones.
3. People want to share Eid happiness with their near and dear ones. This includes family members, friends, and in-laws.
4. Many people want to return home during Eid vacations to be with their families. It fulfills their emotional need for belonging and celebration.
5. The passage mentions buses, trains, and launches as main transportation modes. These are heavily used during Eid travel.
6. The mad rush during Eid causes overcrowding and chaos. This often results in transport accidents that take many lives.
7. People’s desire to meet family and friends is stronger than the fear of accidents. Emotional ties motivate them to travel despite risks.
8. The “pull of the roots” is an emotional force that draws people back to their homes. It represents their deep connection to family and birthplace.
9. The phrase means the invisible emotional and cultural ties people have. These roots connect us mentally and spiritually to our origins.
10. Unlike tree roots, human roots are invisible but deeply felt. They exist in our minds and hearts rather than physically underground.
11. Human roots lie in our minds and hearts. They form emotional bonds with family, culture, and place of birth.
12. Our roots create a strong bond between us and our family members, friends, and neighbors. They also connect us to the land where we grew up.
13. Roots connect us to family, in-laws, friends, neighbors, and our birthplace. These bonds shape our sense of belonging.
14. Our roots include family, birthplace, relatives, culture, traditions, and surroundings. All these contribute to our identity.
15. Birthplace plays a vital role in shaping our identity. It links us to a specific land and community.
16. Family forms the foundation of our identity and emotional support system. They help us feel connected and grounded.
17. Cultural traditions pass values and customs from generation to generation. They strengthen our roots and identity.
18. No matter where we live, the pull of our roots continues to affect us. It reminds us of who we are and where we belong.
19. Our roots help develop our identity and personality. They influence how we see ourselves and relate to others.
20. Losing our roots means losing part of our identity. It can make us feel disconnected and alienated.
21. Becoming rootless means losing the emotional and cultural connections that define us. It leads to feelings of emptiness.
22. Rootless people often lack values, humanity, and social responsibility. They may feel lost and unsure about their place in society.
23. Such people may become non-entities without clear identity or purpose. They struggle to find meaning in their lives.
24. Rootlessness can cause people to feel empty and lost. It leads to confusion about their origin and future.
25. Family and birthplace are central parts of our roots. They create emotional and cultural bonds.
26. Knowing one’s origin helps develop a sense of identity and belonging. It guides our values and decisions.
27. The author asks if humans have roots like trees to emphasize our emotional connections. The answer is yes, but our roots are invisible.
28. Human roots are invisible mental bonds connecting us to family, culture, and place of birth. They are felt deeply despite not being physical.
29. Examples of roots include family, land of birth, relatives, culture, traditions, and surroundings. These form the basis of identity.
30. Traditions help pass down cultural values and maintain bonds between generations. They strengthen our sense of belonging.
31. People who do not recognize their cultural heritage may feel rootless and disconnected. This can lead to loss of identity and values.
32. Values are linked to roots because they arise from cultural and familial teachings. Without roots, people may lack moral grounding.
33. Someone might fail to feel the pull of roots if they are separated from their culture or family for a long time. This can cause emotional detachment.
34. People unaware of their background may lack direction and social responsibility. They can feel isolated from their community.
35. Family and surroundings influence our behavior, values, and sense of identity. They create emotional bonds that define us.
36. Connection to one’s birthplace is important because it links a person to their origins and culture. It helps in forming identity.
37. People take the risk of dangerous travel to meet loved ones during Eid. The emotional need to reunite outweighs concerns about safety.
38. The travel rush is called “mad” because it is frantic, crowded, and often unsafe. People prioritize emotional bonds over physical risk.
39. “Invisible roots” mean emotional and cultural ties that are not physically seen but deeply felt. They connect us to our heritage.
40. Human roots differ from tree roots because they are mental and emotional rather than physical. They exist within our minds and hearts.
41. People who don’t know where they are going often lack identity and direction. They feel lost and disconnected from society.
42. The emotional need to be with family and celebrate Eid overcomes the fear of danger during travel. Love and tradition motivate people to travel.
43. Human connection and belonging are fundamental emotional needs. The passage emphasizes their strength despite physical distance.
44. Being connected to roots is essential for developing identity and values. Roots give people a sense of purpose and place.
45. Invisible roots influence behavior by shaping our feelings, traditions, and social interactions. They guide how we relate to others.
46. Those who lose their roots often experience feelings of emptiness and confusion. They struggle to find meaning in their lives.
47. Eid brings joy and strengthens bonds between family and community. It renews emotional ties that may have weakened.
48. Despite dangers, the desire to reunite with loved ones drives people to travel during Eid. Emotional attachment is a powerful motivator.
49. Rootless people may feel incomplete and uncertain about their identity. They may lack direction and social responsibility.
50. The author wants readers to value their roots because they are key to a full and meaningful identity. Roots connect us to family, culture, and self-understanding.