why were the costomers pleased by the things said by the astroleger
(AN ASTROLEGER'S DAY)
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In "An Astrologer's Day," what did the astrologer tell the customer about the attempt made on his life?
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WILLIAM DELANEY eNotes educator | CERTIFIED EDUCATOR
The astrologer is in danger of being killed because his customer, Guru Nakak, is looking for him but doesn't recognize him because of several factors. For one thing, many years have passed since the attempt was made on Guru Nayak's life, so both men have aged. For another, the astrologer paints his forehead with sacred ash and vermilion and has grown a beard. Furthermore, the lighting is very poor. The astrologer has no lighting of his own but depends on lights from nearby shops. The astrologer relies on the fact, or hope, that his client will not be able to recognize him in order to make very specific statements about the man's past. He begins by saying:
"You were left for dead. Am I right?"
The tough, skeptical, dangerous customer is impressed. He says:
"Ah, tell me more."
The astrologer goes on to provide even more specific details:
"And then you were pushed into a well nearby in the field. You were left for dead."
The client is amazed.
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