what is meant by idea in the post master of rabindra nath tagore
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The phrase represents the impossibility of her connection with the postmaster. Ratan is haunted by these words not only because they are a kind of rejection, but also because they prove that the postmaster has not even considered the fact that she might want to stay with him—or that she might have feelings for him.
The postmaster is concerned only with his own comfort—perhaps because he considers himself above the country folk of the village. Ratan is useful to him only in that she is able in small ways to give him some of that comfort. Conversely, being of use to the postmaster is what gives Ratan's life meaning. What is insignificant to the postmaster is for Ratan a tacit recognition of her personhood.
Thus, when the postmaster responds to her request with "What an idea," it becomes clear to her that she does not matter to him. The story ends with Ratan in tears, but also suggests that there is little else for her to do:
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