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What role did the schoolteacher primarily take on in the village aside from teaching?
What role did the schoolteacher primarily take on in the village aside from teaching?
Why did the schoolmaster receive a variety of problems and grievances from the villagers?
Why did the schoolmaster receive a variety of problems and grievances from the villagers?
What season is described as needing the fields to be cleared before sowing could begin?
What season is described as needing the fields to be cleared before sowing could begin?
What was the condition of the soil that farmers faced before they could begin sowing?
What was the condition of the soil that farmers faced before they could begin sowing?
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What was one of the main reasons the schoolteacher felt he could not withdraw from village life?
What was one of the main reasons the schoolteacher felt he could not withdraw from village life?
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What condition had to be met before the farmers could begin sowing?
What condition had to be met before the farmers could begin sowing?
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Who visited the narrator during the sowing season?
Who visited the narrator during the sowing season?
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What did Shekhu ask the narrator to help him with?
What did Shekhu ask the narrator to help him with?
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What was Ayubu's response to Shekhu's request?
What was Ayubu's response to Shekhu's request?
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What does Shekhu's appearance suggest about his lifestyle?
What does Shekhu's appearance suggest about his lifestyle?
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Which crops were mentioned as part of the sowing process?
Which crops were mentioned as part of the sowing process?
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What did Shekhu imply would happen if he could not find a bullock?
What did Shekhu imply would happen if he could not find a bullock?
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Why does Shekhu seek help from the narrator specifically?
Why does Shekhu seek help from the narrator specifically?
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What is Shekhu's initial reaction after failing to find a bullock?
What is Shekhu's initial reaction after failing to find a bullock?
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What does Shekhu's wife suggest to him regarding the bullock situation?
What does Shekhu's wife suggest to him regarding the bullock situation?
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How does Shekhu perceive the schoolmaster's role?
How does Shekhu perceive the schoolmaster's role?
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What does Shekhu’s wife’s physical stature suggest about her character?
What does Shekhu’s wife’s physical stature suggest about her character?
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What does Shekhu mean when he says he might 'starve to death'?
What does Shekhu mean when he says he might 'starve to death'?
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How does Shekhu's wife react to his despair?
How does Shekhu's wife react to his despair?
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What does the phrase 'his eyes had the look of a lamp, which has nearly run out of oil' imply about Shekhu?
What does the phrase 'his eyes had the look of a lamp, which has nearly run out of oil' imply about Shekhu?
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Study Notes
Under the Yoke - Summary
- The story is an excerpt from a novel, set in a rural village in Maharashtra.
- The main character, the schoolmaster, has limited administrative duties due to the lack of a fixed school calendar, relying instead on student attendance.
- The schoolmaster's role extends beyond teaching to include administrative tasks such as letter writing and handling village grievances.
- His responsibilities expand to address villager's problems across a range of personal issues, including lost livestock and marital disputes.
- Villagers turn to the schoolmaster for guidance due to the general belief in his wisdom and understanding of law.
- The schoolmaster is often asked to help find a bullock for villagers to plough their fields.
- Villagers are initially reluctant to lend their bullocks, preferring to tend to their own sowing schedules.
- The story highlights the diverse responsibilities of village schoolteachers in a traditional rural community.
- The schoolteacher and his wife work diligently to sow their two acre plot.
- The villagers are astonished at his and his wife's dedication and effort.
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This summary of 'Under the Yoke' explores the life of a schoolmaster in a rural village in Maharashtra. The schoolmaster's role encompasses teaching, administration, and serving as a mediator for village disputes. It showcases the multifaceted responsibilities of educators within traditional communities.
