The Rattrap By Selma Lagerlöf (20 November 1858 -  16 March 1940 ) Detailed summary, explanation, extract-based questions, and their answer, difficult words and their meaning, and very short questions and their answer of the chapter “The Rattrap” Introduction The story "The Rattrap" by  Selma Lagerlof, a Swedish writer, highlights that essential goodness is hidden in every human being and can never be extinguished. The goodness and virtues of a human being can be brought out by showing love and affection. Loneliness is another theme of the story. In this story, almost all the characters live lonely lives. All of them have an intense desire to have the company of someone. The peddler wanders throughout the year all alone. Similar is the condition of the crofter who does not have a wife or children and wishes to have someone to talk to and share his feelings and emotions. The ironmaster and his daughter also live in a big house and thus feel almost alone. About the author...