Question

Critical Appreciation of The Kabuliawala

Answer 1

Set in Kolkata,the short story Kabuliwala speaks of a time when trader Afghanisthan spent many months selling petty merchandise and dry fruits on the street.The story portrays an attachment between a Kabuliwala and a five year old girl.Though it seems a simple story ,but like other works of Tagore ,it portrays a great emotional story of a father's love for his daughter,the fear of the Kabuliwalas in the mind of the people etc.

Answer 2

The story is set in the early twentieth century Kolkata. Kabuliwala delicately explores the bonds of friendship, affection and parting in the relationship between a middle-aged Pathan trader and a five year old Bengali girl. It is a simple tale of a father’s love for his daughter and the transfer of that love to another little girl. It is a love that transcends the borders of race, religion and language.