A DEVOTED SON
SUMMARY
ENGLISH CORE FOR CLASS - XI
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Here is a point-wise summary of "A Devoted Son"by Anita Desai.
- Introduction
to the family: The story is set in a small Indian town, focusing on
Rakesh, the son of a poor vegetable vendor, Varma, and his wife.
- Rakesh's
achievements:
- Rakesh
is a bright student and makes his parents proud by excelling in school.
- He
earns a medical degree and even secures a scholarship to study in the
United States.
- Despite
his success abroad, Rakesh remains humble and writes letters home
regularly.
- Rakesh's
return home:
- After
completing his studies, Rakesh returns to India, which delights his
parents.
- He
works as a doctor in his hometown and quickly gains a good reputation.
- Rakesh's
marriage:
- He
fulfills his parents' wishes by agreeing to an arranged marriage with a
girl of their choice, ignoring his colleagues' opinions.
- This
further shows his devotion to family and traditional values.
- Shift
in family dynamics:
- Rakesh's
father, Varma, becomes old and sick.
- Rakesh
insists on strict medical care for his father, controlling his diet and
lifestyle to ensure his health.
- Conflict
between father and son:
- Varma
begins to feel frustrated with Rakesh’s strictness.
- He
wants to eat what he likes (sweets, fried food) but is denied by Rakesh
for health reasons.
- Varma
perceives this as a lack of respect or understanding.
- The
father’s resentment grows:
- Varma
complains to visitors and neighbors about his son’s treatment, accusing
him of cruelty.
- He
feels that Rakesh is overly controlling and doesn't let him live his
final days in peace.
- Irony
of devotion:
- Despite
Rakesh’s actions being motivated by care and love, they are seen as
oppressive by his father.
- The
story ends with a poignant reflection on how devotion and good intentions
can be misunderstood.
The story explores themes of family, generational conflict,
love, duty, and the complexities of relationships in an Indian cultural
setting.
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