Society's expectations influence characters from "summary" of Godan by Munshi Premchand
The characters in 'Godan' are deeply influenced by the expectations of society. The protagonist, Hori, is a poor farmer who is constantly struggling to meet the societal expectations of being a good husband, father, and provider. He is weighed down by the burden of these expectations, which push him to make choices that are not always in his best interest. For example, Hori is expected to marry off his daughter in a respectable manner, even though he cannot afford the dowry. This societal expectation drives him to take out a loan that he knows he cannot repay, leading to a series of disastrous consequences for him and his family. Similarly, his son Gobar is expected to follow ...
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