Question

What does chitra singa mean
A moodern woman
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Answer 1

Answer:

Tagore was a great advocate of women’s liberty. Therefore, his women characters are meted

out a very liberal treatment. Chitrangada, the heroine in the one-act-play Chitra is a glaring

example of such kind. She stands for a modern woman who defies all the rules of the society.

and leads a very free and bold life. She proves to be even greater than Arjuna, a hero of the

story. She proposes to him for marriage. When he rejects her proposal, unlike a common

woman, she does not confine herself shedding tears within four walls. Instead, she undertakes

hard penance and thereby pleases the two Gods – Madana and Vasantha and borrows

voluptuous beauty and ultimately wins Arjuna’s heart. She surpasses Arjuna, the great

warrior proving herself quite modern in every aspect.

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