RANGA'S MARRIAGE || SNAPSHOTS
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RANGA'S MARRIAGE
Ans:: The Indian way of life and thinking is full of customs and traditions. Normally, Indian ways of life have not been influenced by the English ways of living. However, those Indians who learn a little of English, try to display their depth of knowledge through their speech and expressions. They don't care if the persons whom they talk to understand them or not.
As far as Ranga is concerned, he is a true Indian. Even after he obtained English education, he hasn't changed himself. There is no affectation in his behavior. He is as same as before.The author finds that his sense of reception and hospitality is very attractive. Though he professes views on marriage, but no change has been found in his manner or comments.
Q. 2::Astrlogers' perceptions are based more on hearsay and conjecture than what they learn from the study of the stars. Comment with reference to the story.
Ans:: An astrology is not normally based on scientific facts and data. They are, rather based on hearsay and preplanned acts. In this story also we find the same.
The author wants Ranga to marry Ratna, the neice of Rama Rao. When Ranga doesn't agree readily, the narrator makes a plan. He goes to one Shastri, the village astrologer and makes a plan. Next day he takes Ranga to Shastri. Seeing him the astrologer brings two sheets of paper, Palmyra leaves, moves his lips, calculates on his fingers and finally tells Ranga that some girl is worrying him. He even suggests that her name may be pearl or Ratna, which he discloses as the author asks. Then the author said that it must be Ratna, the neice of Rama Rao. Then the astrologer nodded his head. In fact all this happened as planned by the narrator. Whereas Ranga believed everything unknowingly.
Q. 3:: Indian society has moved a long way from the way of marriage is arranged in the story. Discuss.
Ans::During pre British time, in India, child marriage was a common practice in the society. Today it is a punishable offense in every nook and corner of the country. In comparison to our forefathers we are more scientific and rational in our thinking and taking any decision. Now, people mostly prefer arranged marriage after their offspring become educated. Even adult boys and girls are allowed to know and understand themselves before marriage. They are asked to give consent before the final decision has been taken. Elderly people hardly force them to agree to and accept marriage proposals instantly.
Thus, we may say that Indian society has moved a long way in respect of marriage today.
Q. 4::What kind of a person do you think the narrator is?
Ans:: The narrator of this story is a well aware person. He doesn't seem to be either an orthodox or a modern man. He is, in fact a true Indian who likes Indian ways of life very much. At the same time, he doesn't dislike English language. He prefers a kind of combination between the two ( Indian and English). He is able to read Ranga's mind very well and also appreciates his sense of hospitality and reception in Indian style. Overall, the author succeeds in taking consent from both the young persons and arranging their marriage with the help of Sastri eventually.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS---
1) Who is Ranga?
Ans: Ranga or Ranganathan is the son of an Accountant of the village Hosahalli, Mysore.
2) Who is Ratna?
Ans: Ratna is Rama Rao's neice. She is eleven years old.
3) Where does Ranga go for study?
Ans: Ranga goes to Bengalore for study.
4) What is Ranga's view about his own marriage?
Ans: Ranga believes that he should find a suitable girl for marriage. He thinks that one should marry a mature girl, who understands everything. He wants to marry a girl whom he admires.
5) Who is Sastri in the lesson?
Ans: Sastri is the village Astrologer.
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