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What is the primary genre of 'The Mirchchakatika'?
What is the primary genre of 'The Mirchchakatika'?
- Tragedy
- Romantic comedy (correct)
- Epic poem
- Adventure fiction
'The Mirchchakatika' is attributed to the famous playwright Kalidasa.
'The Mirchchakatika' is attributed to the famous playwright Kalidasa.
False (B)
What is the significance of the character Charudatta in 'The Mirchchakatika'?
What is the significance of the character Charudatta in 'The Mirchchakatika'?
Charudatta represents the ideal hero who faces socio-economic challenges and moral dilemmas.
'The Mirchchakatika' is set in the city of __________.
'The Mirchchakatika' is set in the city of __________.
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Match the characters with their roles in 'The Mirchchakatika':
Match the characters with their roles in 'The Mirchchakatika':
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Study Notes
Genre
- 'The Mirchchakatika' is considered a romantic drama.
Author
- 'The Mirchchakatika' is attributed to Kalidasa, a famous Indian playwright.
Significance of Charudatta
- Charudatta is the protagonist of 'The Mirchchakatika' and a noble but impoverished Brahmin who is deeply in love with Vasantasena.
Setting
- 'The Mirchchakatika' is set in the city of Ujjain, the ancient capital of the Avanti kingdom in India.
Characters and Their Roles
- Charudatta: The noble and impoverished Brahmin, the main character.
- Vasantasena: A courtesan and the love interest of Charudatta.
- Shakuni: A cunning and manipulative character who is motivated by jealousy and greed.
- Arthasastra: An unscrupulous merchant who exploits others for his own gain.
- Madhyama: An envious woman who desires to disrupt the relationship between Vasantasena and Charudatta.
- Sankalpa: Vasantasena's faithful maid, who helps to resolve conflicts.
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