Rabindranath
Tagore in his poetic play “Malini” presents a story of love and hatred.
The play deals with a conflict between love and hatred as well as selfish way
of thinking and broadmindedness. It is based on the concept that love in its absolute
and pure form is all radiance, all pervading, and all compassionate. The play
also shows that petty selfishness assumes the name of love and rules the world
with hatred.
Malini,
the princess of a Hindu kingdom had her education with Buddhist monks and
started preaching their principles in the kingdom. Because of her preaching of
new religion, the majority of Hindu Brahmins was agitated and started demanding
Malini’s banishment from the place. Realizing the suffering of the people,
Malini herself wanted to be banished from the palace in order to solve their
problems. A group of Brahmins led by Kemankar started demanding Malini’s
banishment appearing in front of the palace.
Supriya, a member of the group and the best friend of Kemankar didn’t agree with the view of the group and accused them of trying to determine the truth by numbers. Because of fear of rebellion as the army was openly in their side, the Brahmins started praying the goddess to take human from to help them. In the meanwhile, Malini appeared there and the Brahmins believed that the goddess granted their prayer and took human form. Malini spoke to them with divine confidence and persuaded them that she wanted to help them. The Brahmins were impressed by her love and personality and restored her back to the palace. Realizing the threat to his religion, Kemankar decided to go abroad to bring soldiers and to uproot the new creed (religion) from the kingdom. He asked his friend Supriya to him informed about the situation. But Supriya betrayed his friend Kemankar by handing over his letter to the king to gain Malini’s confidence. With the help of the letter that revealed Kemankar’s plan, the king arrested Kemankar. The king offered Supriya reward but he politely rejected it and requested the king not to kill Kemankar. On being asked about his last wish, Kemankar desired to see his friend Supriya. Kemankar argued that the only way to solve their argument was to die together at which Supriya agreed. Kemankar then killed Supriya by striking him with the chain. The king stood up with and sword to kill Kemankar but Malini requested the king to forgive him.
Criticism of Malini
Tagore, the unparallel champion in the South Asian literature fascinates the attention of the readers towards ‘politics’. Honestly, politics is not ruled by the good will of the people but it is driven with conspiracy. Through the religion, the writer dramatizes so called politics.
The extra ordinary character ‘Malini’ not only haunts her own tradition by accepting the voice of the people but also explodes modernity, freedom and civilization. The real meaning of democracy can not be interpreted by the palace but it can be redefined by the people. Therefore it is said that the voice of the people is the voice of het god.
The overall plot of this play is simple and wonderful because the writer has applied his unique treatment which is also quite popular in the south Asian politics.
The writer has invited successful, dedicated and determined characters to dramatize his mission one of the prominent character is Kemankar, who not only plays or holds the leading responsibility but also gives the lesson of transformation. Being the antagonist, he plays the role of protagonist by winning the heart of the people and the princess Malini. He has consistency and dedication for the road map he has drawn for the kingdom. He is the peculiar politician who wants to destroy the palace. For this he goes to the foreign land to collect armies with weapons. He knows that his own armies aren’t sufficient enough for transformation. Unfortunately, he gets betrayed by his own friend Supriya.
Critically, Kemankar is the dashing figure, welcomed by the writer in the play ‘Malini’. His heart is so marvelous that doesn’t get melted with the provinces or the face of the beautiful lady. The real son of the state doesn’t forget his responsibility. That’s the reason why Kemankar supposes to change the traditional appearance of the kingdom. A very careful reader of literature and politics may discover the spectrum of personalities by the dialogue of Kemankar. He is peculiar, courageous and the multi dimensional rebel. According to Malini, the iron chain doesn’t shut his personality. Anyway, he proved to be the protagonist although he gives death penalty to his friend Supriya.
In a nut-shell, Rabindra Nath Tagore, an outstanding Bengali writer, successively photographs benevolence and malevolence by dramatizing so called politics. As a lamp has the shadow, similarly, love is equally potential to reflect hatred. So far as the modern politics is concerned, it is not defined by the Monarchy but is interpreted by the people.
Supriya, a member of the group and the best friend of Kemankar didn’t agree with the view of the group and accused them of trying to determine the truth by numbers. Because of fear of rebellion as the army was openly in their side, the Brahmins started praying the goddess to take human from to help them. In the meanwhile, Malini appeared there and the Brahmins believed that the goddess granted their prayer and took human form. Malini spoke to them with divine confidence and persuaded them that she wanted to help them. The Brahmins were impressed by her love and personality and restored her back to the palace. Realizing the threat to his religion, Kemankar decided to go abroad to bring soldiers and to uproot the new creed (religion) from the kingdom. He asked his friend Supriya to him informed about the situation. But Supriya betrayed his friend Kemankar by handing over his letter to the king to gain Malini’s confidence. With the help of the letter that revealed Kemankar’s plan, the king arrested Kemankar. The king offered Supriya reward but he politely rejected it and requested the king not to kill Kemankar. On being asked about his last wish, Kemankar desired to see his friend Supriya. Kemankar argued that the only way to solve their argument was to die together at which Supriya agreed. Kemankar then killed Supriya by striking him with the chain. The king stood up with and sword to kill Kemankar but Malini requested the king to forgive him.
Criticism of Malini
Tagore, the unparallel champion in the South Asian literature fascinates the attention of the readers towards ‘politics’. Honestly, politics is not ruled by the good will of the people but it is driven with conspiracy. Through the religion, the writer dramatizes so called politics.
The extra ordinary character ‘Malini’ not only haunts her own tradition by accepting the voice of the people but also explodes modernity, freedom and civilization. The real meaning of democracy can not be interpreted by the palace but it can be redefined by the people. Therefore it is said that the voice of the people is the voice of het god.
The overall plot of this play is simple and wonderful because the writer has applied his unique treatment which is also quite popular in the south Asian politics.
The writer has invited successful, dedicated and determined characters to dramatize his mission one of the prominent character is Kemankar, who not only plays or holds the leading responsibility but also gives the lesson of transformation. Being the antagonist, he plays the role of protagonist by winning the heart of the people and the princess Malini. He has consistency and dedication for the road map he has drawn for the kingdom. He is the peculiar politician who wants to destroy the palace. For this he goes to the foreign land to collect armies with weapons. He knows that his own armies aren’t sufficient enough for transformation. Unfortunately, he gets betrayed by his own friend Supriya.
Critically, Kemankar is the dashing figure, welcomed by the writer in the play ‘Malini’. His heart is so marvelous that doesn’t get melted with the provinces or the face of the beautiful lady. The real son of the state doesn’t forget his responsibility. That’s the reason why Kemankar supposes to change the traditional appearance of the kingdom. A very careful reader of literature and politics may discover the spectrum of personalities by the dialogue of Kemankar. He is peculiar, courageous and the multi dimensional rebel. According to Malini, the iron chain doesn’t shut his personality. Anyway, he proved to be the protagonist although he gives death penalty to his friend Supriya.
In a nut-shell, Rabindra Nath Tagore, an outstanding Bengali writer, successively photographs benevolence and malevolence by dramatizing so called politics. As a lamp has the shadow, similarly, love is equally potential to reflect hatred. So far as the modern politics is concerned, it is not defined by the Monarchy but is interpreted by the people.
Draw the
character sketch of Malini.
Malini is the principal character in the poetic play ‘Malini’. She is a simple, innocent, beautiful, confident and young princess of a Hindu kingdom. She has her education with Buddist monks and starts preaching their principles in the kingdom. She neither cares the wealth or the comfort of the palace. She is devoted for the cause of humanity as she realizes the suffering of the people and wants to serve them, she has a broad heart and is ready to forgive even Kemankar who has plotted her banishment plan. She understands it clearly that Brahmins are demanding her banishment because of her creed as they think that her creed is a great threat to their religion. She herself is desirous to be banished so that she could solve the problems of people outside the palace. When she comes to the Brahmins, she speaks to them with divine confidence and persuades them that she actually intends to help them. The agitating mass is so impressed by her personality, simplicity and her words that they consider her as little goddess and restore her back to the palace. She requests the king to pardon Kemankar as she considers that it is better to win (conquer) a person by love rather than by punishing him.
Draw a character sketch of Supriya and show how he is different from Kemankar.
Supriya is one of the Brahmins who are demanding Malini’s banishment. Both Kemankar and Supriya consider that Malini’s creed posses a great threat to their religion. However, from the very beginning, Supriya opposes the banishment plan of an innocent girl. He doesn’t believe that the number of people can determine the truth. He feels shame to own a religion that depends on force of its existence. After meeting with Malini, Supriya declares that traditional religious books are not being able to give him true knowledge and consolation as he is impressed by Malini’s words and her personality. Therefore, in order to get her confidence, he betrays his best friend Kemankar and tells the king about Kemankar’s plan.
Supriya is different from Kemankar although they are smuch closed friends from their childhood. Kemankar is very firm in his belief and has unchanging determination whereas Supriya has got a changing mind and is always doubtful. Feeling the danger on his religion, when Kemankar goes to foreign land, Supriya promises to wait in the kingdom and keep informing him about the situation. However, in order to get Malini’s confidence, he betrays his best friend by handing over the letter to the king. However, Supriya regrets his act when Kemankar is arrested by the king.
Draw a character sketch of Kemankar.
Kemankar, the antagonist character in the poetic play ‘Malini’ is portrayed as an extremely orthodox Brahmin and religiously very obstinate one. He is a deeply devoted Hindu Brahmin who supports Hinduism very blindly. When Malini is taught by Buddhist monks and adopted Buddhism, Kemankar thinks that Malini stands against Hinduism which is a great threat to his religion. Because Malini’s new creed, Brahmins are agitated under Kemankar’s leadership demanding Malini’s banishment from the palace as well as the kingdom. When Malini appears before the Brahmins and talks to them with divine confidence, the agitating Brahmins are convinced that Malini is not against their religion but she intends to help them. So they restore her back at the royal palace. When all the Brahmins are impressed by her impressive words including his close friend Supriya, Kemankar decides to go to foreign country in order to bring foreign soldiers to uproot Buddhism from the kingdom and banish Malini. However, he is arrested because of Supriya’s betrayal as he handed over the letter written by Kemankar having detailed plans to attack the kingdom to the king. When the king is about to kill Kemankar for his treachery to his own motherland, Malini requests the king to forgive him.
Would you call Supriya a betrayer? Give reasons in support of your answer.
In the poet play ‘Malini’, Supriya can be called a betrayer. In his entire life, Supriya follows Kemankar. He regards Kemankar as his best friend, guide and teacher. When Kemankar intends to go to foreign country to bring soldiers to banish Malini and to uproot the new creed, he asked Supriya to remain there in the kingdom to inform him about the situation. Supriya promises to act according to Kemankar’s wish. Kemankar also wants Supriya not to be impressed by any kind of novelty (newness), falsehood and he should not ignore his promise. Kemankar wrote a letter to Supriya giving details about his plan for uprooting the new creed. However, because of his own ethics, Supriya reveals Kemankar’s plan to the king by handing over his letter. The king arrested Kemankar with the help of the letter. This way Supriya deviates from his own promise and betrays his friend. Since he betrays his friend, he can be called a betrayer.
Malini is the principal character in the poetic play ‘Malini’. She is a simple, innocent, beautiful, confident and young princess of a Hindu kingdom. She has her education with Buddist monks and starts preaching their principles in the kingdom. She neither cares the wealth or the comfort of the palace. She is devoted for the cause of humanity as she realizes the suffering of the people and wants to serve them, she has a broad heart and is ready to forgive even Kemankar who has plotted her banishment plan. She understands it clearly that Brahmins are demanding her banishment because of her creed as they think that her creed is a great threat to their religion. She herself is desirous to be banished so that she could solve the problems of people outside the palace. When she comes to the Brahmins, she speaks to them with divine confidence and persuades them that she actually intends to help them. The agitating mass is so impressed by her personality, simplicity and her words that they consider her as little goddess and restore her back to the palace. She requests the king to pardon Kemankar as she considers that it is better to win (conquer) a person by love rather than by punishing him.
Draw a character sketch of Supriya and show how he is different from Kemankar.
Supriya is one of the Brahmins who are demanding Malini’s banishment. Both Kemankar and Supriya consider that Malini’s creed posses a great threat to their religion. However, from the very beginning, Supriya opposes the banishment plan of an innocent girl. He doesn’t believe that the number of people can determine the truth. He feels shame to own a religion that depends on force of its existence. After meeting with Malini, Supriya declares that traditional religious books are not being able to give him true knowledge and consolation as he is impressed by Malini’s words and her personality. Therefore, in order to get her confidence, he betrays his best friend Kemankar and tells the king about Kemankar’s plan.
Supriya is different from Kemankar although they are smuch closed friends from their childhood. Kemankar is very firm in his belief and has unchanging determination whereas Supriya has got a changing mind and is always doubtful. Feeling the danger on his religion, when Kemankar goes to foreign land, Supriya promises to wait in the kingdom and keep informing him about the situation. However, in order to get Malini’s confidence, he betrays his best friend by handing over the letter to the king. However, Supriya regrets his act when Kemankar is arrested by the king.
Draw a character sketch of Kemankar.
Kemankar, the antagonist character in the poetic play ‘Malini’ is portrayed as an extremely orthodox Brahmin and religiously very obstinate one. He is a deeply devoted Hindu Brahmin who supports Hinduism very blindly. When Malini is taught by Buddhist monks and adopted Buddhism, Kemankar thinks that Malini stands against Hinduism which is a great threat to his religion. Because Malini’s new creed, Brahmins are agitated under Kemankar’s leadership demanding Malini’s banishment from the palace as well as the kingdom. When Malini appears before the Brahmins and talks to them with divine confidence, the agitating Brahmins are convinced that Malini is not against their religion but she intends to help them. So they restore her back at the royal palace. When all the Brahmins are impressed by her impressive words including his close friend Supriya, Kemankar decides to go to foreign country in order to bring foreign soldiers to uproot Buddhism from the kingdom and banish Malini. However, he is arrested because of Supriya’s betrayal as he handed over the letter written by Kemankar having detailed plans to attack the kingdom to the king. When the king is about to kill Kemankar for his treachery to his own motherland, Malini requests the king to forgive him.
Would you call Supriya a betrayer? Give reasons in support of your answer.
In the poet play ‘Malini’, Supriya can be called a betrayer. In his entire life, Supriya follows Kemankar. He regards Kemankar as his best friend, guide and teacher. When Kemankar intends to go to foreign country to bring soldiers to banish Malini and to uproot the new creed, he asked Supriya to remain there in the kingdom to inform him about the situation. Supriya promises to act according to Kemankar’s wish. Kemankar also wants Supriya not to be impressed by any kind of novelty (newness), falsehood and he should not ignore his promise. Kemankar wrote a letter to Supriya giving details about his plan for uprooting the new creed. However, because of his own ethics, Supriya reveals Kemankar’s plan to the king by handing over his letter. The king arrested Kemankar with the help of the letter. This way Supriya deviates from his own promise and betrays his friend. Since he betrays his friend, he can be called a betrayer.
