Subodh Bhattarai (English & Communication Notes - BBA/BBS/BBBS/BHM/BIM/BMS/MBA/MBS & +2)

Anita Desai,  original name  Anita Mazumdar , (b. 1937- ) is an Indian novelist, short story writer  and the writer of children’s books. As a biracial  child born to a German mother and Indian father,  Desai was exposed to German, Hindi and English  language from her childhood. After completing  her B. A. from University of Delhi, Desai began  to publish her stories and novels.  A Devoted Son  is a story about a young Indian man named Rakesh who becomes a successful doctor. His family is very proud of him and everyone praises him for being a good son. However, as Rakesh gets older and his father gets older, their relationship becomes strained. The father feels neglected and unloved, while Rakesh tries his best to take care of his father but also wants him to be healthy. The story shows the complicated relationship between parents and children, and how even the best intentions can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. Characters in A Devot...

The short story ‘ A Respectable Woman ’ is structured around the character of Mrs. Baroda and her inner conflict as she finds herself attracted to her husband's friend. The conflict follows the pattern of classical fiction and moves from exposition to rising action and then to climax and resolution.  CHARACTERS : 1. Mrs. Baroda (Wife) 2. Mr. Gaston (Husband) 2. Gouvernail (Gaston's College Friend) SUMMARY : Mrs. Baroda was annoyed to learn that her husband had invited his friend, Gouvernail, to stay with them for a week or two on their plantation. They had been socializing a lot during the winter and spending time in New Orleans, and she was looking forward to a period of rest and quiet time alone with her husband. Instead, Gouvernail was coming to visit. She had heard about Gouvernail but never met him. He was her husband’s college friend and now a journalist, not a socialite. She imagined him as tall, slim, and cynical, with eyeglasses and his hands in his pockets, and sh...