... depend on. From that time on, Paulina becomes the sole person who brings him consolation and helps him to recollect the past idyllic life and the virtuous queen. In face of the tyranny, Paulina doesn't choose to leave like Camilio and doesn't become obedient to the unjustice like her husband, Antignous ... common women, achieves understanding and reciprocity with Leontes. They finally build up an intimate and gracious friendship. That is as we define, the most harmonious relationship between men and women. Paulina, as a surrogate of Hermione, testifies finally that this kind of harmony ca...

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• Grade Level: High School

... which explains the fact that Markandaya's heroines are well drilled in the tenets of Indian ethos. Before proceeding to the woman characters in Markandaya's novel 'Nectar in a Sieve', let us define the characteristics of the stereotypical womanhood in Indian culture and tradition and as it has been portrayed in literature over generations. Throughout history, womanhood in all its aspects has been ... accept passively the choice made for them by their parents. The stereotype image of the Indian woman is that of the traditional woman, the Sita Savitri type. This image of virtuous goddesse...

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