It is a short story collection that examines middle-class Indian life, especially among families who cross international boundaries. ... (pg. 492) We can see from the quotations especially the word 'abruptness' and 'sacrilege' that Rani breaks the norms that should be done by Indian's woman. ... Moreover, her mother said that she has perfected art of hurting them. ... Appachana tried to emerge the hybridity from the character of Rani by creating a characterization at variance with Indian culture. ... (pg. 499) According to the quotation, Rani has forgotten her ritu...

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