Question

Write about the symbolism shown in the poem Bangle Seller by Sarojini Naidu

Answer 1

The poem " Bangle seller "gives expression to stages of a womens life in a traditional Indian society . The entire concept of the poem is to make connection between the different colour bangles and their way of imparting happiness to the life of a young maiden,mother and bribe as rootedin Indian society .Each colour or type of bangles represents each stage in her life. silver and blue or pink represents the stage of maidenhood. yellow (morning of weeding ),fiery red (passionate longing in brides heart ,symbolic of her bridal night )are representative of the girls wedding . gold and grey colours represents motherhood and matriarchy .