Question

How is amalkantis Dream different from that of the other boys in the class what does it tell us about him

Answer 1

At first it does seem that Amalkanti's desire is unrealistic as well as foolish because we know that no one can become sunlight! Our disbelief however, results from a purely literal interpretation of this unique desire.If however we try to look at it metaphorically then Amalkanti's desire is neither unrealistic nor foolish because his desire is lo brighten up the world by doing something that would bring joy into the people's lives. He does achieve this desire partly by getting engaged in the business of printing books. Books too spread light in the metaphorical sense and also brighten up people's world.