A critical assessment of “A Mother in India

                                                                          

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-12)

AMERICAN NOVEL

ASSIGNMENT 

(For July, 2022 and January, 2023 Session)

Course Code: MEG-12 

7. Attempt a critical assessment of “A Mother in India”.

"A Mother in India" is a short story by the Canadian author, Katherine Mansfield. The story is known for its poignant and heartbreaking portrayal of the protagonist, a mother who discovers a devastating secret about her son's life. This essay will provide a critical assessment of the story, focusing on its themes, characterization, and symbolism. 

One of the central themes of the story is the tension between tradition and modernity. The mother is initially excited about her son's return from England, where he has been studying. She is proud of his accomplishments and excited to see how he has changed. However, as the story progresses, she begins to realize that her son has changed in ways that she cannot accept. He has rejected the traditional values and customs of their culture, and his behavior is considered scandalous and immoral by the community. The story explores the mother's

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