Chp homecoming
What is the meaning of this paragh
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Meaning of this paragraph.
Though Phatik was excited to go to Calcutta, he quickly learns that his aunt resents him and he's out of place there.
Despite his attempts to please her, he is never able to.He also dislikes the city of Calcutta itself and misses his life in the country.
When he asks whether he can go home,his her uncle says,"Wait till the holidays come."
When two police officers return him to his uncle's home after he runs away it's his third homecoming. This one is even worse. As he is ill from his escape . It is implied that Phatik is dying.
The final potential homecoming is Phatik's impending death.He waits for his mother looking disappointed when she isn't there ( despite his negative hallucinations about her beating him)she finally comes but the doctor says his condition is critical.Tagore writes,"Phatik very slowly turned his head and, without seeing anybody, said "Mother,the holidays have come ."
It's the first time his mother has shown him affection in a long time, calling him her darling and throwing herself onto his bed.
(Hope you can understand friend).