CU-BA- English Literature- VI

["possessions she wants. Nikhil receives frequent complaints from Bimala about her. Bimala receives mockery from Bara Rani for mixing with Sandip Babu. Amulya: Amulya, who Bimala met through the Swadeshi Movement, is thought of as her adopted son. When they first meet, Bimala requests that he raise money for their cause. In response to his list of crazy projects and ambitions, Bimala says, \\\"You must not be infantile.\\\" Amulya decides to kill the cashier in order to get the money after considering their predicament. He serves as a metaphor for the unbridled passion and emotion that riot or gang mentality frequently encompasses, as well as the lack of empathy for others. Amulya struggles, like other young people, to balance achieving the movement's objectives with forging meaningful personal connections with people like Bimala; Sandip's strong influence makes this incredibly challenging. Amulya regularly agrees with Sandip's intentions by explaining why certain things must be done. He can be seen as a kind of pawn in the power struggle between Bimala and Sandip, especially when Bimala asks him to sell her valuables. 14.3 SUMMARY \uf0b7 Bimala enjoyed \\\"taking the dust\\\" off her husband's feet every morning as a sign of respect because she thought that a woman's heart \\\"must worship in order to love.\\\" Nikhil, however, refused to allow her to be worshipped. In order for them to genuinely know and love each other, he wanted her to have freedom, to venture out into the world and find who she actually was. \uf0b7 In this 1916 book by the Nobel Prize-winning Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore, Bimala and Nikhil alternate as the narrators. Sandip, an old school buddy of Nikhil's, enters the story as a third narrator and offers a fresh perspective that appeals to Bimala and tempts her to leave her spouse as they struggle to learn how to love one another. Political activist Sandip is motivated to advance Indian independence from foreign influence. Bimala listens intently as he speaks: 301","\uf0b7 That evening, I came home carrying fresh pride and joy. My entire being had been moved from one center to another by the storm inside of me. I would do anything to have a bowstring made out of my long, shining tresses like the ancient Greek maidens did. My necklet, my armlets, and my bracelets would have all broken their bounds and launched themselves over the gathering like a shower of meteors if my external ornaments had been linked to my inner thoughts. The turmoil of my exaltation, I believed, could only be endured via some sort of personal sacrifice. \uf0b7 Sandip is the last person someone should show this level of devotion to, which is the problem. Though his principles may be in the correct direction, his approach and demeanor are abhorrent. Sandip's repugnance infected me viscerally nearly right away. He is deceitful in the worst possible ways. In her need to find a man to idolize, Bimala chooses the worst contender. And he agrees, as one would expect him to, though he does so by personifying her as the goddess who will inspire their political movement. It is undoubtedly a sign that he is unworthy of her adoration since he accepts it in such a skeevy and objectifying manner. \uf0b7 The Home and the World received harsh criticism when it was initially released for its unrealistic two-dimensional characters and inclination to preachiness about its politics, according to Anita Desai's introduction to the Penguin edition of the book. Sandip's evilness may be too great to be believed, but I bought it. These days, manipulation of this nature is not uncommon. (For an example, take a look at this recent post at Captain Awkward. Sandip is definitely a Darth Vader girl.) Sandip is skilled in persuading Bimala to comply with his requests, which are frequently made in the name of the cause's higher good. He really only has himself in mind, though. He nearly immediately informs us of the following: \uf0b7 Greed is natural since every individual has a fundamental right to acquire. The wisdom of nature does not dictate that we should be happy with our lot in life. What my mind craves must be fulfilled by my environment. In this world, there is no other real comprehension of our inner and exterior natures than this. Moral principles should only be reserved for those starving, malnourished creatures with feeble grasps. They are those whom Providence anoints: those who may desire with all their spirit and enjoy it with all their 302","heart, those who are without fear or scruples. Okay, so maybe it's a little bit unlikely that the world's entitled jackasses will identify themselves in such a public manner, but this is Sandip speaking to the reader. He expresses his intentions to strengthen India and rid it of foreign influence when speaking to Bimala or Nikhil. Even yet, his acts demonstrate a lack of empathy. Eliminating the sale of foreign goods is one of his primary tenets, which in theory is a fantastic idea but is more challenging in practice. Some of the less wealthy merchants could only be able to buy English cloth to sell. While in principle agreeing with Sandip, Nikhil rejects the idea of coercing anyone to stop selling imported items. He values freedom for his market's vendors just as much as he does for his bride, even if it leads to behaviors he finds objectionable. \uf0b7 According to Desai's preface, the love triangle between Nikhil, Bimala, and Sandip symbolizes the decisions Bengal itself was forced to make. Similar to Bengal, Bimala is torn between two directions. I can't respond to this because I'm not versed with Bengali politics, but it seems clear to me that Bimala's predicament involves more than just two men. It's a decision between two states of existence: freedom and government. And in Bimala, we observe that independence isn't always the better choice. Everyone concerned finds freedom to be terrifying. But whether for a marriage or a nation, it is the only viable choice. \uf0b7 In case it wasn't obvious, I adored this book. I adored it for both the larger story it alluded to as well as the particular story of these three individuals (and the individuals whose lives they have an impact on). I really hope more people read this amazing book. \uf0b7 Surendranath Tagore translated this book from the Bengali. 14.4 KEYWORDS \uf0b7 Nationalism: identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations. \uf0b7 Patriotism: the quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country. \uf0b7 Swadeshi: (of manufactured goods) made in India from materials that have also been produced in India. 303","\uf0b7 Partition: (especially with reference to a country with separate areas of government) the action or state of dividing or being divided into parts. \uf0b7 Boycott: withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest. 14.5 LEARNING ACTIVITY 1. What is the original name of The home and the World? 2. Who rejects violence? 3. When did India adopt constitution? 4. What does family structures in India consist of? 5. What is dowry? 6. What doesThe Home and the World tell us? 14.6 UNIT END QUESTIONS A.Descriptive Questions Short Questions 1. What is Nationalism? 2. What is Patriotism? 3. What is Swadeshi movement? 4. What do you mean by Boycott? 5. Who translated the novel to English? 6. Who is Sandip in the novel? Long Questions 1. Who is Bimala, explain her role in the novel? 2. Who is Nikhil, explain the role of the character in the novel? 3. Who is Amulya? 4. Who is Bara Rani. Explain the role of the character in the novel? 5. Explain the role of Sandip in the novel. 6. Explain all the characters in the novel. B.Multiple Choice Questions 1. Rabindranath Tagore published The Home and the World in 1916; its original Bengali title is _____ a. Gh\u00f4re Baire b. Bore Ghore c. Bimala and Nikhil d. Ghore Saire 304","2. In India and southern Asia, the book depicts __________ a. The battle between new and old, reality and idealism, the means and the end, good and evil\\\". b. National Independence Movement taking place in the country at the time. c. Indo-German Pact and Ghadar Conspiracy d. Indian Independence 3. India adopted Constitution on__________ a. 26 January 1950 b. 24 January 1950 c. 12 January 1947 d. 30 January 1956 4. The Swadeshi movement was a successful resistance policy against the ___________. a. British colonization b. African colonization c. Asian colonization d. Bengal colonization 5. Bimala enjoyed \\\"_________\\\" off her husband's feet every morning as a sign of respect because she thought that a woman's heart \\\"must worship in order to love.\\\" a. taking the dust b. taking the shoes c. taking the shirt d. taking the gifts Answers 1-a, 2-a, 3-a, 4-a, 5- a. 14.7 REFERENCES \uf0b7 Datta, Sandip Kumar. Rabindranath Tagore\u2019s The Home and the World: A Critical Companion. Anthem Press, 2005 . \uf0b7 Tagore, Rabindrana. The Home and the World Penguin Group, 2005. \u2022 Gaines, Luan. \u201cThe Home & the World.\u201d 2005. curledup, Web. 25 Oct 2009. \uf0b7 \u201cGhare-Baire.\u201d The Internet Movie Database. 2009. Amazon.com, Web. 25 Oct 2009. \uf0b7 \u201cRabindranath Tagore.\u201d Nobel Prize. 2009. Nobel Prize, Web. 27 Oct 2009. http:\/\/nobelprize.org\/nobel_prizes\/literature\/ laureates\/1913\/tagore-bio.html. \uf0b7 \u201cRabindranath Tagore Classes.\u201d School of Wisdom. 2009. School of Wisdom, Web. 27 Oct 2009. http: \/\/www.schoolofwisdom.com\/tagore-bio.html 305","Website \uf0b7 file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/USER\/Downloads\/thehomeandtheworld-150601080554-lva1- app6891.pdf \uf0b7 https:\/\/shelflove.wordpress.com\/2014\/02\/09\/the-home-and-the-world\/ \uf0b7 https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Home_and_the_World#:~:text=The%20Home%20and %20the%20World%20(in%20the%20original%20Bengali%2C%20%E0%A6%98%E0% A6%B0%E0%A7%87,revolution%20against%20the%20Western%20culture. 306"]