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Why is Gangi not allowed to draw water from the Thakur's well?
Why is Gangi not allowed to draw water from the Thakur's well?
What does Gangi think about the high-caste people?
What does Gangi think about the high-caste people?
What do the two women talk about at the well?
What do the two women talk about at the well?
What happens when the Thakur's door opens suddenly?
What happens when the Thakur's door opens suddenly?
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What does Gangi plan to do at night?
What does Gangi plan to do at night?
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How does Gangi feel about the traditional societal restrictions?
How does Gangi feel about the traditional societal restrictions?
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What is the main theme of Premchand's story 'The Thakur's Well'?
What is the main theme of Premchand's story 'The Thakur's Well'?
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Why was the water from the usual well not suitable for Jokhu to drink?
Why was the water from the usual well not suitable for Jokhu to drink?
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What is the social status of Gangi and Jokhu in the village?
What is the social status of Gangi and Jokhu in the village?
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What did Gangi plan to do to quench Jokhu's thirst?
What did Gangi plan to do to quench Jokhu's thirst?
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How many wells are there in the village?
How many wells are there in the village?
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Who is ill and thirsty in the story?
Who is ill and thirsty in the story?
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Study Notes
The Story's Background
- The story "The Thakur's Well" by Premchand is set in a village where feudal customs of caste hierarchies are observed.
- The village has only three wells.
Gangi and Jokhu's Situation
- Gangi and Jokhu are an untouchable couple living in the village.
- They are not allowed to draw water from two of the wells, the Thakur's well and the Sahuji's well, due to their caste.
- The well they usually draw water from is contaminated, and the other well is far away.
Gangi's Plan
- Gangi plans to bring water from the Thakur's well at night to quench Jokhu's thirst.
- She knows it's risky because of their caste restrictions.
Gangi's Thoughts
- Gangi thinks that the untouchable are not allowed to drink water from the well, even though everybody drinks from it.
- She is against traditional society's restrictions and wonders how high-caste people can be considered high when they cheat, steal, gamble, and adulterate.
Conversation between Two Women
- Two women at the well talk about how men order them to bring water and don't allow them to rest, treating them like slaves.
- This conversation reflects the societal norms of the time, where women have no rights and are exploited by men.
The Incident at the Well
- Gangi tries to draw water from the Thakur's well at night, but the door suddenly opens, and she is terrified.
- The pitcher falls into the well, and Gangi runs away.
Vocabulary
- Aggravation: the noun form of aggravate.
- Indian words used in the story: Thakur, Sahuji, and Jokhu.
- English equivalents: landlord, money lender, and a name, respectively.
- Synonym of seldom: rarely.
- Antonym of seldom: often.
- Adjective form of decency: decent.
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