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What is the main focus of the text?
Why is it mentioned that 'Even a crore as dowry is not a surprise anymore'?
What is the author's tone towards the practice of asking for dowry?
What aspect of the dowry transaction surprises the author?
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What is the impact of 'well-educated' individuals engaging in dowry transactions?
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What does the text suggest about the relationship between wealth and dowry transactions?
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What did the clever gentleman warn the son-in-law about regarding taking a share in the property?
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Why did the son-in-law ultimately decide not to give up even those ten rupees?
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What did the mama agree to after the son-in-law's insistence on receiving a 'crore and ten rupees'?
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Why did some people suggest that asking for a share in the property might not be an intelligent thought for a man?
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Why did the son-in-law ask, 'Have you ever seen that?' in response to mama's mention of a 'mound of coins worth a crore'?
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What made the son-in-law realize that accepting the dowry might be more practical than seeking a share in the property?
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Study Notes
Dowry and Education
- A highly educated man asks for a dowry of one crore rupees, which is not surprising considering the greed of people.
- What is surprising is that the prospective father-in-law agrees to give such a substantial dowry.
- The father-in-law must be extremely wealthy to part with such a large amount of money.
- The real surprise is the attitude of the young woman, who is also educated, and agrees to give a dowry.
Tradition vs. Property
- The would-be son-in-law is advised to choose between taking a dowry or a share in his prospective father-in-law's property.
- He is warned that if he chooses the property, his wife may inherit it, but if he chooses the dowry, it will be only his.
- The son-in-law is concerned about losing control over his wife's property and decides to ask for the dowry instead.
Negotiation and Greed
- The son-in-law demands a crore and ten rupees as dowry, threatening to look for another match if his conditions are not met.
- The father-in-law agrees to the conditions to avoid public embarrassment.
- The alliance is fixed, and the son-in-law is eager to see the money in hard cash.
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Description
Explore the concept of dowry and its implications through a thought-provoking narrative. Delve into the societal norms and expectations surrounding dowry practices.
