I agree with Hussam, that Moju’s narrative depicts the
ignorance of the majority. In addition, the story also highlights another
important aspect; silence speaks louder than words.
Phatan’s silence symbolizes the suppression of women. This
is evident on two instances: first, when
the Maulvi suggests that she marry him for one day and second, towards the end
when the Maulvi is nowhere to be found. In my opinion, Phatan remains silent at
the first instance presumably because she feels dislocated from society due to
her divorce. And moreover, she sees Moju’s acceptance of Maulvi’s proposal as
an opportunity to regain that sense of belonging and permanence she previously
lost.
The silence in the end symbolizes acceptance of her suppression.
Phatan is enchained in this suppression because there stability and a sense of
permanence in her continuous conformity. Her silence and submission stem from
her sense of morality which is governed by her socio-cultural perception of
reality
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