Question

What does the writer say about the indians aping the west?

Answer 1

The writer describes about the western culture and its effects on our younger generation. The world has shrunk to global village. The modern industrial culture is the product of western culture.

Answer 2

                 In the story, 'Ranga's Marriage' the writer tells that the English occupied a very prominent place in the hearts and minds of the people of Hosahalli village. There were very few people in the village who knew English. The village accountant sent his son Ranga to Bengaluru for higher studies. When he returned home after studying the entire village gave him a grand welcome. Everyone respected Ranga because he knew English which was something very precious for them.

                Once when Rama Rao's son used the word, 'change' the narrator could not understand its meaning and had to ask Ranga. The writer says that it is good to learn a foreign language but it does not mean that it should have an impact on our tradition and culture. This can be seen in the narration where it is said that Ranga wears the sacred thread and does namaskars to the elders.