Early Childhood Influences and Child Marriage

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What literary device is predominantly used in the description of Shravana's actions with his parents?

  • Allegory
  • Metaphor
  • Imagery (correct)
  • Personification

Which theme is primarily explored through the character of Harishchandra?

  • The significance of love
  • The need for justice
  • The importance of wealth
  • The value of truth (correct)

How does the author convey his feelings about his marriage at a young age?

  • With humor
  • With nostalgia
  • With regret (correct)
  • With indifference

What emotional response is evoked when the author recalls playing the tune associated with Shravana?

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Which narrative technique is primarily utilized in the reflection on the author's feelings and experiences?

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What does the phrase 'bitter draughts' symbolize in the context of the author's narrative?

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What is the significance of the phrase 'living realities' in regard to Harishchandra and Shravana?

<p>They embody ideals to aspire to. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feeling does the author experience when comparing himself to the young children he looks after?

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What literary term describes the conflict between the husband and Kasturbai due to restrictions imposed by him?

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Which literary device is used when the husband reflects on his feelings for Kasturbai throughout the narrative?

<p>Flashback (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the husband's desire to mold Kasturbai into an 'ideal wife' be described in literary terms?

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What does the husband's awareness of his one-sided ambition indicate about his character?

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What kind of imagery is prevalent in the husband's depiction of his feelings for Kasturbai?

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Which theme is highlighted by the husband's internal struggle between love and duty?

<p>Sacrifice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the husband's characterization of Kasturbai as 'guileless' suggest about her nature?

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The husband's insistence on teaching Kasturbai against her will reflects which literary concept?

<p>Moral dilemma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What literary term describes the character's change in focus from dancing and elocution to pursuing education?

<p>Epiphany (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device is employed when the author compares the character's ambitions to the family of the recluse?

<p>Analogy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'bell of alarm' in the passage?

<p>It marks a turning point in the protagonist's mindset. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the character's earlier pursuits of dancing, French, and elocution?

<p>Obsession (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What literary term is illustrated by the protagonist's realization that learning elocution may not be beneficial?

<p>Irony (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the character's decision to sell the violin symbolize?

<p>Transition to maturity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which literary theme is primarily reflected in the protagonist's journey of self-discovery?

<p>The search for identity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'punctiliousness in dress' imply about the character?

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Flashcards

Shravana Pitribhakti Nataka

A play about Shravana's devotion to his parents.

Shravana's Deed

Shravana carrying his blind parents on a pilgrimage, a deeply moving depiction.

Literary Impact

The play and picture deeply influenced the narrator.

Harishchandra

A character from a play known for truthfulness, inspiring the narrator.

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Truth as an Ideal

The narrator was inspired by Harishchandra to pursue truth and endure hardship.

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Child Marriage

Marriage at thirteen, a painful event for the narrator and a violation of childhood.

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Moral Argument Against Child Marriage

The narrator questions the morality of early marriage.

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Dancing Lessons

Lessons in dance, aiming for rhythmic motion.

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French Language

French as a language of neighboring countries, and continental lingua franca.

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Elocution Lessons

Lessons in public speaking and voice training

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False Ambition

Unrealistic or impractical goals.

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Self-Introspection

Reflection on one's own thoughts and feelings.

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Inns of Court

Legal training institutions in England.

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Lingua Franca

A language used for communication between people who speak different native languages.

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Violin Lessons

Lessons in playing the violin

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Three-month Infatuation

A short period of intense interest in dancing, French and elocution, followed by realization of futility.

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False Idea

A misconception about personal development or external image.

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Husband's restrictions on wife

The husband imposed limitations on his wife's activities, including temple visits and social interactions.

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Kasturbai's response to restrictions

Kasturbai, the wife, resisted the restrictions, asserting her independence and personal freedom.

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Conflict due to differing desires

The couple's differing desires and expectations, particularly freedom versus control, led to escalating conflicts.

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Husband's motivations

The husband's desire to mold his wife into a specific ideal of wifehood, influencing her lifestyle.

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Wife's independent nature

Kasturbai demonstrated a strong independent spirit and resilience, refusing to conform to societal expectations.

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Unilateral ambition

The husband's ambition to shape his wife's life and thoughts was primarily one-sided, lacking shared goals or understanding.

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Deep affection despite conflict

Despite the conflicts, the narrator expressed a deep and passionate love for his wife.

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Desire for intellectual growth

The husband had a desire to uplift his wife intellectually but struggled with the time constraint of his duty and personal ambitions.

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Duty and passion

The husband's strong sense of duty balanced his passionate love, preventing him from neglecting responsibilities.

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Study Notes

Early Childhood Influences

  • Author's interest sparked by a play ("Shravana Pitribhakti Nataka") and a picture of Shravana's devotion to his blind parents.
  • The play's impact led the author to reflect on truthfulness and duty (“Harishchandra”).
  • The author felt a strong emotional connection to these figures, viewing them as living examples.
  • Despite factual doubts, these characters inspired a deep personal ideal.

Child Marriage

  • The author describes his marriage at age 13.
  • The author expresses pity for himself and congratulates peers who avoided this early marriage.
  • He notes the lack of justifiable moral arguments for the practice.
  • He sought lessons in foreign languages and arts (dancing, French, elocution). These pursuits were ultimately abandoned.
  • The author's initial ambitions were not sustainable.
  • The experiences were eventually seen as a phase of infatuation, but with self-reflection.

Changes and Relationship

  • The author realized his initial aspirations were ultimately misplaced.
  • The period of pursuing external activities like dancing and elocution was marked by a certain degree of introspection, leading to the foundation of future conflicts.
  • There was a period of restraint in the relationship with his wife.
  • The author wanted to shape his wife into an ideal companion.
  • The author's aspirations were primarily driven by personal desire, but were seemingly unreciprocated. His wife was not as ambition-oriented.
  • A significant source of conflict stemmed from differences in aspirations and expectations between the author and his wife.
  • Despite periods of tension, the author affirms that underlying motivations were rooted in affection and love for his wife.
  • The desire to educate his wife was thwarted due to societal norms, highlighting the challenges of the time for education and independence.

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