In this reversal of roles, the lower castes mingle freely with the upper ones and acquire the liberty to play pranks on their social superiors. ... On observing these interactions, Marriott interprets this reversal of roles as leading to greater love and understanding of the other. He also stresses that because there exists a feeling of love towards the other that there is a willingness to reverse roles, thus resulting in a mutual reinforcement of reversal and reciprocation. ... This statement of Krishna's readiness to deny his divine status and project himself as an ordinary mortal, pla...

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He gives three different endings to Eunice's life, which parallel her numerous experiences: one coinciding with her part in the Catholic lifestyle; one from her homeland of New England; and one from her role in the Kahwanake society. ... He clearly defined the differences in the family lifestyle, the gender roles, the religion, and the discipline tactics. ...

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