31 pages 1 hour read

Rabindranath Tagore

Kabuliwala

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1892

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Essay Topics

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Mini's father is portrayed as a loving and caring parent. How does his relationship with Mini contrast with Rahmun's relationship with his own daughter, and what does this reveal about fatherhood?

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How does Tagore use Mini's mother's fear and prejudice as a lens through which to explore societal judgments and biases?

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What is the significance of Rahmun's profession as a Cabuliwallah (a trader from Kabul), and how does it symbolize his connection to his homeland and his experiences in India?