“You only notice when something is missing.” What does the speaker exactly mean? What examples does she give?

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The speaker says that one gets used to touching one’s lovely things in the house. One hardly looks at them any more. It is only when something is missing that it is noticed either because it is to be repaired or it has been lent to someone.

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  2. The story is divided into pre-War and post-War times. What hardships do you think the girl underwent during these times?
  3. Why did the narrator of the story want to forget the address?
  4. ‘The Address’ is a story of human predicament that follows war. Comment.

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