Tagore home and the world5/9/2023 Published in 1916, The Home and the World is a critically celebrated work with themes that its author knows intimately. As village unrest turns to outbursts of violence, the characters are all changed by the decisions they must make. Overcome with shame at how she has allowed a man who now disgusts her to cause such havoc in her life, Bimala must try to save her marriage, support her country, and recommit herself to living by her conscience, not her passions. He is sad that he feels like a burden to Bimala, but is determined to let her make her own choices.īimala’s choices lead her to steal from Nikhil to raise money for Sandip’s cause, money that he keeps for himself. Nikhil believes that, if one is committed to living morally and thoughtfully, one can accept whatever arises. Her husband, Nikhil, sees what is happening, but is unwilling to intervene. Sandip, who is only interested in pursuing his own desires and climbing the social strata, does nothing to discourage her interest in him. When the political firebrand Sandip begins making speeches in their village, she is infatuated by his words, but also stirred by some of his political ideas. What she does not feel, however, is excitement. She is content to worship him and accept his support in all things. She has married a good, kind man who is educated and generous. As the novel begins, Bimala is happy with her life.
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