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Questions and Answers
What is the nature of the relationship between Snehamoy and Miyage initially?
What is the nature of the relationship between Snehamoy and Miyage initially?
- They were pen pals who fell in love. (correct)
- They were childhood friends.
- They were business partners.
- They were neighbors.
Why did Miyage come to Shonai after years of correspondence?
Why did Miyage come to Shonai after years of correspondence?
- To marry Snehamoy.
- To introduce her son to Snehamoy.
- To visit her brother's family. (correct)
- To escape her life in Japan.
What event prompts Snehamoy's aunt to bring a widow into their household?
What event prompts Snehamoy's aunt to bring a widow into their household?
- A local festival.
- A wedding invitation.
- A religious ceremony for her son. (correct)
- A family reunion.
What significant piece of news does Snehamoy receive from Miyage that deeply affects him?
What significant piece of news does Snehamoy receive from Miyage that deeply affects him?
What tragic news does Snehamoy receive upon arriving in Calcutta?
What tragic news does Snehamoy receive upon arriving in Calcutta?
How do the villagers react to the arrival of the widow after Snehamoy's death?
How do the villagers react to the arrival of the widow after Snehamoy's death?
What does Snehamoy's journey to Canning signify in the story?
What does Snehamoy's journey to Canning signify in the story?
What genre does the story represent according to Aparna Sen's quote?
What genre does the story represent according to Aparna Sen's quote?
What central theme is explored through Snehamoy and Miyage's relationship?
What central theme is explored through Snehamoy and Miyage's relationship?
Flashcards
Snehamoy's Penpal
Snehamoy's Penpal
Miyage, a penpal from Japan, who begins a correspondence with Snehamoy, leading to a pen wedding.
Pen Wedding
Pen Wedding
A symbolic wedding based on a long-distance correspondence between two people.
Miyage's Arrival
Miyage's Arrival
Miyage, a widow, comes to Shonai after years of letter exchange.
Snehamoy's Grief
Snehamoy's Grief
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Widow
Widow
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Aunt's Plan
Aunt's Plan
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Snehamoy's Death
Snehamoy's Death
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Japanese Wife Title
Japanese Wife Title
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Emotional Dynamic
Emotional Dynamic
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Study Notes
Book Title and Author
- Title: The Japanese Wife
- Author: Kunal Basu
Summary of the Book
- The book is a love story between an Indian man and a Japanese woman
- The couple communicates through letters
- They never meet in person
- Their relationship faces challenges
- The story explores themes of love, communication and societal expectations
Additional Details
- The book is described as "improbable and hauntingly beautiful"
- Aparna Sen commented that it's a film she "had to make"
- The book features a variety of characters and settings
- The story includes significant events like a flood
- The book delves into the dynamics of relationships and the impact of societal situations on individuals.
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