Question

Ruskin Bond is a powerhouse of words who through his use of supernatural elements makes our imagination run wild. He has contributed greatly to the fascinating sway that the unknown has always had on us.

Elucidate the above statement with reference through 2 of his supernatural tales(one should be a face in the dark)

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Answer 1

Whereas some of Ruskin Bond's stories and poems have a clear theme of sensitizing the reader towards the need of animals and living in harmony with them, the story 'A Face in the Dark' is a story which is based on the supernatural elements and its main purpose is to thrill the reader by transporting him in an imaginary world besides entertaining him. From the story, we can clearly see that even an educated teacher who is an Anglo-Indian and hence has western beliefs, is swayed greatly by the distorted faces of the boy and the watchman.  

Ruskin Bond, through his characterization and setting tries to make a point that supernatural is not only the domain of the backward, illiterate and superstitious people due to their ignorance. On the contrary it has its appeal on the educated and sophisticated people like Mr. Oliver as well.