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The Distant Window By Ashapurna Devi

Introducing the poet: Ashapurna Devi (8 January 1909-13 July 1995) was a prominent
Indian novelist and poet in Bengali. She has been widely honored with several prizes
and awards. In 1976, she was awarded the Jnanpith Award and the Padma Shri by the
Government of India. She also completed her D.Litt. at the University of Jabalpur.
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Writing Career of Ashapurna Devi

At the beginning of her writing career, Ashapurna wrote only for children Chhoto
Thakudar Kashi Yatra was the first printed edition published in 1938 followed by other
literary careers.
In 1936, she first wrote a story for adults, Patni O Preyoshi published in the puja issue
of Ananda Bazar Patrika. Prem O Prayojan was her first novel for adults, published in
1944.
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Important Books of Ashapurna Devi
1. Agniparikha
2. Bakulkatha
3. Chitrakalpa
4. Priyo Golap
5. Jog Biyog
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The Distant Window Summary
The Distant Window is dominated by two female characters: Parvati and Romola. The
feminism they reflect is unique and different from that of the feminine character of
Snakebite. Pravati is the young wife of an old husband, a man who is in fact her father’s
friend. As her father could not repay the debt, he had to give his daughter in return. The
matter is really sensitive. But strangely Parvati has accepted the proposal to be the wife
of that old man Nando. Not only this, she also tolerates a variety of moods and tortures
of Nando.
First of all, he is a man of the meanest kind and always tries to serve the officers like
anything. He wants to show himself more faithful to them a pet dog to them. He is a
drunkard. He comes home late night drinking mostly. He makes her serve the Sahabs
and memsahabs those who stay in the near by Dakbunglow. It is against her will. But
she has to work for Nando only. Nando gets this as a due to get the officers closer and
to get a good deal of tips. She is childless too.
She has adapted herself in every possible way with Nando. She has rendered her young
womanly dignity to serve the Sahabs and Memshabs. Not only this, she has tried to
persuade them to take the right decision as she has done with Mr. M.C Mukherjee.
Nando started doubting her variously. But she has provided her chastity. By the by she
has always tried to save her individuality. When the Sahabs ask for her identification in
terms of her husband, she dislikes it.
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Suddenly Parvati felt her temper soaring high. Parvati has an impressive character that
has allured the Sahab towards her on one side but it goes away from Nando on the
other. Although the sahab is none to her she has dissuaded him from eating meat
brought by Dasarath because he brings ratmeat in the name of mutton.
With time share has dreamt of a better life with Nando. But jealous and mean Nando
has never allowed her to make her dream come true. Self-styled contentment results in
chaos. Nando thinks that she has an illicit relationship with the recently arrived Sahab.
This is why he starts falling out with her very often. He has beaten him black and blue.
He has promised to kill the Sahab named, Mr Mukherjee.
Characters
1. Parvati
2. Nando
3. Romola
4. Mr. Mukherji
Parvati
Parvati is the central character of the novel. She is the wife of Nando Raut. At the
beginning of the novel, she is described as a housewife. She is also described as the
young wife of an old man.
Nando
Nando Raut is the servant of the local survey office. He serves the officer like anything.
As an old roan, he is maimed by Parvati.
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Romola
We meet her in the midway when she is already trusted. She has developed her own
login of independence. She holds a job. She is disliked by her in-laws. She is away from
her husband too. She is bored with her mechanical life too.
Mr. Mukherji
The revenue officer is of young and energetic appearance. He is portrayed as a normal

and reasonable man. He is impressed by the sympathy and service of Parvati on the
first day.
Important Questions: The Distant Window by Aashapurna

Devi
1. Discuss the note of feminism in Ashapurna Devi’s famous novel ‘ The Distant
Window’.
2. Explain the significance of the title ”The Distant Window”.
3. Portray the character of Parvati in the novel ”The Distant Window.”
4. Analyze the character of Romola from the feminist point of view.
5. Sketch the character of Nando.
6. Discuss the character of Parvati as an emancipated woman.
7. Why does Parvati return to Nando? Analyze Nando’s transformation.
8. Is The Distant Window a feministic novel? Justify your answer.
9. Ego and vanity break relations. Justify in the case of Romola and Mr. Mukherji.

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The Distant Window Summary

The revenue officer is of young and energetic appearance. He is portrayed as a normal

Important Questions: The Distant Window by Aashapurna

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