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A daughter's rebellion against tradition from "summary" of The Rice Mother by Rani Manicka
In the heart of a traditional Malaysian family, rebellion brewed quietly. The daughter, Lakshmi, yearned for something beyond the confines of tradition that bound her. She resisted the roles imposed on her by society, roles that dictated her worth and purpose. Her spirit, like a wild river, surged against the banks of tradition that sought to contain her. Lakshmi's rebellion was not merely a rejection of customs and norms; it was a defiance against the very essence of what she was expected to be. She refused to be the obedient daughter, the submissive wife, the selfless mother. Her rebellion was a cry for freedom, a yearning for self-discovery and fulfillment beyond the confines of tradition. As she navigated the tumultuous waters of her own desires and ambitions, Lakshmi confronted the expectations of her family and com...
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