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Describe the relationship between the narrator and Chid May 4, 2008

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The relationship between the narrator and Chid is somehow one-sided.The narrator and Inder Lal find Chid in a tomb, where he is living. He is ill and in a very bad condition. He asks the narrator,  if he might live with her. The narrator is reluctant, but Inder Lal seems to be interested in him and in his kmowledge about Hinduism, so they take him home with them. A few days later, Chid is healthy again, but still lives with the narrator. He eats the food, she prepares for him and enjoys his stay. But the narrator doesn’t like his presence, not only because he exploits her hospitality, but he also uses her for his sexual satisfaction. This means to Chid, that he reaches a higher state of consciousness, but the narrator just feels used. Nevertheless, she feels a kind of emanation, which doesn’t come from him, but from the power surroundung him. In addition to that, the inhabitants of the town considers his stay as a privilege and an opportunity to acquire merit by serving him in charity. Besides, Inder Lal likes Chid very much and the narrator accepts Chid, although she is annoyed of him. But finally, Maji convinces him to go on a pilgramage. Chid agrees and the narrator is happy to get rid of him.

 

One Response to “Describe the relationship between the narrator and Chid”

  1. munchy Says:

    Good one. Now, start from here and broaden the theme. What about the narrator’s relationship to Inder Lal. his wife and mother?
    Also, can you prove that she doesn’t like to have him with her? They have sex after all.
    How do you know that the narrator is happy to see Chid leave?


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