Story of Partition The story is set in the background of India-Pakistan partition of 1947. In the aftermath of political separation, many people had to relocate and uproot their lives. There were chaos and confusion regarding what actually was Indian Territory and what was the newly formed Pakistan. The situation got even worse for patients … Read more
Family The story depicts how the family makes a decision after consultation and deliberation. It speaks about young people discussing their wishes with their elders and asking for permission and guidance. This tradition is also under assault as every individual wants to follow his/her own desire and that happens both in the case of Duding … Read more
Setting The story is set in a regular Filipina family with traditional value system and beliefs. The characters are representative of the culture of the place and the relationships stay honest to the authentic reality of the time and place. Symbolism The story symbolizes youth as overzealous and emotional. It is an age of rash … Read more
The various characters of the story Footnote to Youth go through different phases of youth, marriage and maturity. This gives a unique perspective to characters like Dudong and Teang to understand how each phase has different challenges. Dudong He is the mal lead of the story. He is young and confident. He feels independent enough … Read more
Introduction This is a simple but poignant story that compels the reader to value love and desire. Sometimes what we desire and love may not be the best thing to do. Sometimes we make decisions which are emotional and lack proper understanding and they end up defining and shaping our whole life. This is particularly … Read more
The story is about a close relationship between Mahendra and his cook Iswaran. Mahendra’s work forces him to be on the move constantly. This necessitates that he has a trusted person that can move and adjust with his tough work life. This is very Iswaran is so valuable as he works dutifully for his master and takes care of … Read more
Story of Human Feelings This is a story of human connection and warmth found in the unlikeliest of places. The story revolves around an old postmaster who hails from Calcutta under the British rule. Coming from the big city, he likes to read and write poetry. He is a little antisocial and finds it hard … Read more
Alienation Waverly parents move to a new country having left China. This creates a constant struggle between their American lives and Chinese values. Chess is seen as a compromise for Waverly but it is also subjected to scrutiny by her mother. Even though Lindo loves her daughter, she cannot accept her living a life based on … Read more
Story of a Family The story is about family dynamic and relationships. It is based in California. The main character is a girl named Waverly Jong. She has two siblings and loving parents. Like any protective parent, her mother is very critical and judgmental of all her actions. She tries to teach her daughter good ‘Chinese’ values but … Read more
Introduction This is a story about familiarity and foreignness. Often when people meet or see others who are not like them, they end up creating preconceived notions and judgments about them. Their outward appearances can be deceptively incorrect. These opinions are biased and unfair and can lead to an air of suspicion and mistrust. The … Read more
