Why does the intruder choose Gerrard as the man whose identity he wants to take on?

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Chapter 9 NCERT Class 9 English SOLUTIONS

2. Why does the intruder choose Gerrard as the man whose identity he wants to take on?

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Why does the intruder choose Gerrard as the man whose identity he wants to take on?

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Answer:

The intruder chooses Gerrard because he feels that they are similar to each other. Both of them are mysterious and similar in physical appearance. As he has committed a murder, so he plans to steal Gerrard’s identity and live peacefully

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