Blog prompt #4

Blog Prompt : Which part of Village by the Sea do you like most? State your reasons.


I like the part when Hari's parents shrugged off their dehumanized state best. After plenty of hard work from Lila, Bela and Kamal, the formerly shattered family bond slowly regained its shape. When Hari's father kicked his alcoholic habit and went to the hospital to take care of his wife, the shape of a harmonious family started to show. Finally, when Hari came back from Bombay with lots of money, the entire family started to show the shape of a real family.

Finally, when Hari's mother recovered form her sickness and came back home, the family displayed vibes of happiness as they prepared for Diwali together. When Hari's mother went for the festival to pray for the village, the family became a happy one again.

This story, although a little fairytale-like, is a very good example of families in India. Drunkard fathers, sick mothers and children who are too young to put bread on the table but are forced to for survival. However, it is uncommon that the family will come together again. So, I like the part where the family comes together again the best.

Any comments?

Signing off,
Dickson