Question

"she still has bangles on her wrist but no light in her eyes". What exactalydoes the author want to convey?

Answer 1

1) Bangles are usally tight, so it could show that shes happy in being in that situation but dosent feel happy

2) shes finally free but dosent feel exicted and has no adventures

Answer 2

Answer:

Since her husband, an old man with a flowing beard is still alive, she still has bangles on her wrist. She has, however, not enjoyed even one full meal in her entire lifetime. So, there is no light in her eyes. This is just a comment on the abject poverty and helplessness of the bangle-maker