characteristics of nomita in the play matchbox
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Nomita is the central character in the story 'Matchbox' by Ashapurna Debi. The story revolves around a small incident in Nomita's life and her reaction to it both immediate and subsequent. The author tries to delve deep in to the issue of empowerment of women through this character.
Nomita is from a poor family. She is married to Ajit, who is from a wealthy joint family. She is young and beautiful. In fact, the author says that her widowed mother was able to marry her off to this wealthy family on the strength of her looks alone.
Ajit has the habit of opening and reading the letters of Nomita. Often, they are from her own mother seeking financial help. Ajit has only contempt for her. One day Nomita discovers a letter in Ajit's pocket. She is sure that he has hidden it from her on purpose. She questions him and a quarrel breaks out.
Ajit remains adamant and sticks to his guns. Nomita is provoked when Ajit exploits her helplessness. He says, "I'll do what I want. What will you do? Can you do anything?" Pushed to the limits she explodes, takes a matchbox and sets fire to her sari. This frightens Ajit.
Nomita's helplessness is primarily due to her financial dependence on Ajit. If she had education and employment, she would be much more confident. But even now she has enough courage in her to confront Ajit.
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Nomita is the central character in the story 'Matchbox' by Ashapurna Debi. The story revolves around a small incident in Nomita's life and her reaction to it both immediate and subsequent. The author tries to delve deep in to the issue of empowerment of women through this character.
Nomita is from a poor family. She is married to Ajit, who is from a wealthy joint family. She is young and beautiful. In fact, the author says that her widowed mother was able to marry her off to this wealthy family on the strength of her looks alone.
Ajit has the habit of opening and reading the letters of Nomita. Often, they are from her own mother seeking financial help. Ajit has only contempt for her. One day Nomita discovers a letter in Ajit's pocket. She is sure that he has hidden it from her on purpose. She questions him and a quarrel breaks out.
Ajit remains adamant and sticks to his guns. Nomita is provoked when Ajit exploits her helplessness. He says, "I'll do what I want. What will you do? Can you do anything?" Pushed to the limits she explodes, takes a matchbox and sets fire to her sari. This frightens Ajit.
Nomita's helplessness is primarily due to her financial dependence on Ajit. If she had education and employment, she would be much more confident. But even now she has enough courage in her to confront Ajit.