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प्रश्न
How does the churning of emotions bring about self-realization in Prakriti even if at the cost of her mother’s life?
उत्तर
Prakriti was initially moved by the humanity of the monk and begged her mother to cast a spell on him. The spell was meant to distract or disillusion the monk and draw him towards Prakriti in a lustful manner. Since the monk was devout of lord Buddha, casting the spell meant that Prakriti’s mother was committing sin upon a follower of God, and hence her life was drawing to an end.
Towards the end of the spell, Ananda the monk was completely overpowered and had now transformed into a wicked image of humanity. This transition of the monk disturbed Prakriti and changed her emotional state of mind. However, the change came in too late for Prakriti’s realization and her mother died.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How does Prakriti’s mother react when she hears of Prakriti’s encounter with the monk?
Will Prakriti resign herself to her lot?
Will the spell work? What will happen when Ananda is made to come?
Why does something so ordinary and commonplace as giving water to a wayfarer become so significant to Prakriti?
Why is the girl named Prakriti in the play? What are the images in the play that relate to this theme?
How does the mirror reflect the turmoil experienced by the monk as a result of the working of the spell?
What is the role of the mother in Prakriti’s self-realization? What are her hopes and fears for her daughter?
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How does the dramatic technique suit the theme of the play?
By focusing attention on the consciousness of an outcast girl, the play sensitizes the viewer/reader to the injustice of distinctions based on the accidents of human birth. Discuss how individual conflict is highlighted against the backdrop of social reality.
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