Analysis Of The Gift Of A Cow

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Who lived in a small village of Belari. Hori was a poor farmer who was trapped indebted. The novel depicts the economic and social conflicts in the Indian village. It is Hindu’s belief that making the gift of cow at the time of death will help to achieve salvation. Hori brought a cow from a herdsman Bhola from neighbouring village. Gobar son of Hori falls head over heel in love with the daughter of Bhola ‘s widowed daughter Jhuniya. When she gets pregnant Gobar brings to his family. Hori and his wife Dhaniya did allow her to stay in their home. This act of Gobar ruined his family honour. Caste is one of the main themes of the society. Caste brings obligation and violation in society. The same action of Jhuniya dishonoured her family and her status. People of different vocation represent different

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