<🟣 1.A Panel Discussion Your school organises a panel discussion on the topic “Indian Women—Finding a Space in the Socio-Cultural Milieu.” Prepare the script for the panel discussion. Indian Women—Finding a Space in the Socio-Cultural Milieu Moderator: Good morning to all. Today, we are conducting a panel discussion on the topic “Indian Women—Finding a Space in the Socio-Cultural Milieu.” Women have made progress in many fields, but the…
<The story "Matchbox" by Ashapurna Debi presents the societal issues prevalent in some Indian families where women are often underestimated and not given the chance to realize their full potential. The author draws a comparison between women and matchboxes, stating that both have the potential to cause great changes and do great things but often go unnoticed due to their meek appearances. The central character of the story, Nomita…
< 🟠 1. “Matchbox” presents the struggles of women in a male-dominated family. Discuss. Ashapurna Debi’s short story “Matchbox” presents the difficulties faced by women in a male-dominated family. Through the character of Nomita, the author shows how women are denied freedom, privacy, dignity and emotional security. Nomita’s husband, Ajit, is controlling and suspicious. He secretly opens and reads the letters addressed to her. He also hides…
<Question 1 “I always compare women to matchboxes. Why? Because of the way matchboxes are—even though they have enough gunpowder to set a hundred Lankas aflame, they sit around meek and innocent.” 1. Why are women compared to matchboxes? Women have great inner strength, but society often forces them to remain silent and submissive. 2. What does “set a hundred Lankas aflame” mean? It shows the great power hidden within women. They have the abi…
