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    The story follows Miss Nilofar, a middle-aged woman who dutifully visits her deceased mother's wealthy relatives each month to collect money, as was her mother's dying wish. Miss Nilofar struggles with feelings of duty towards her mother's tradition versus discomfort with the task. Upon her visit, she interacts politely with the servants but feels a distance from them due to differences in social class. In the end, Miss Nilofar fulfills her obligation despite her mixed emotions, finding a sense of resolve and acceptance with her role within her family and society.

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    The story follows Miss Nilofar, a middle-aged woman who dutifully visits her deceased mother's wealthy relatives each month to collect money, as was her mother's dying wish. Miss Nilofar struggles with feelings of duty towards her mother's tradition versus discomfort with the task. Upon her visit, she interacts politely with the servants but feels a distance from them due to differences in social class. In the end, Miss Nilofar fulfills her obligation despite her mixed emotions, finding a sense of resolve and acceptance with her role within her family and society.

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    The story follows Miss Nilofar, a middle-aged woman who dutifully visits her deceased mother's wealthy relatives each month to collect money, as was her mother's dying wish. Miss Nilofar struggles with feelings of duty towards her mother's tradition versus discomfort with the task. Upon her visit, she interacts politely with the servants but feels a distance from them due to differences in social class. In the end, Miss Nilofar fulfills her obligation despite her mixed emotions, finding a sense of resolve and acceptance with her role within her family and society.

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    Bitter Gourd

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    The story follows Miss Nilofar, a middle-aged woman who dutifully visits her deceased mother's wealthy relatives each month to collect money, as was her mother's dying wish. Miss Nilofar struggles with feelings of duty towards her mother's tradition versus discomfort with the task. Upon her visit, she interacts politely with the servants but feels a distance from them due to differences in social class. In the end, Miss Nilofar fulfills her obligation despite her mixed emotions, finding a sense of resolve and acceptance with her role within her family and society.

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    BITTER GOURD

    STORY BY: TALAT


    ABBASI
    GRADE 8 RED
    ZUNAIRA,RASHIDA
    ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
    Talat Abbasi is one of the best-known fiction writers in
    English writing about the Pakistani experience. This is
    a collection of seventeen short stories that explore the
    worlds of Pakistanis in Karachi and its environs, and of
    Pakistanis in New York. Collectively the stories portray
    each strata of contemporary Pakistani society, from
    the privileged upper classes to servants.
    INTRODUCTION:
     The story opens with Miss
    Nilofar, a middle-aged woman
    who faithfully fulfills a
    monthly task for her deceased
    mother, visiting Rich
    Relation's house to collect
    money. Set against the
    backdrop of her mother's
    recent passing, the narrative
    immediately establishes a
    sense of duty and obligation
    that weighs heavily on Miss
    Nilofar's shoulders.
    CONFLICT:
     The central conflict arises from
    Miss Nilofar's internal struggle as
    she grapples with her conflicting
    emotions and societal expectations.
    On one hand, she feels a deep sense
    of duty and loyalty to her late
    mother, whose dying wish was for
    her to continue this tradition. On
    the other hand, she experiences
    discomfort and embarrassment at
    the task, compounded by the stark
    contrast between her modest
    circumstances and the opulence of
    Rich Relation's household.
    RISING ACTION:
     As Miss Nilofar prepares for
    her visit, the narrative delves
    into her memories of her
    mother's instructions and the
    rituals associated with her
    monthly task. From the
    meticulous preparation of attar
    of roses to the reluctant
    carrying of an oversized
    umbrella, each detail adds
    layers to her character and
    underscores the complexity of
    her situation.
    FALLING ACTION:
     In the aftermath of the
    climax, Miss Nilofar
    interacts briefly with the
    household servants, who
    receive her politely but with
    a palpable sense of distance.
    Their subtle cues and
    gestures highlight the social
    hierarchy that separates
    them, underscoring the
    theme of class disparity that
    runs throughout the story.
    CONCLUSION:
     Despite her internal struggles
    and the challenges she faces,
    Miss Nilofar ultimately fulfills
    her duty by delivering the
    envelope of money to Rich
    Relation. As she departs from the
    house, a mix of emotions swirls
    within her—relief, resignation,
    and perhaps a tinge of bitterness.
    Yet, amidst it all, there's a quiet
    sense of resolve and acceptance,
    as she comes to terms with her
    role in the intricate web of family
    obligations and expectations.
    MORAL:
     The story shows how duty,
    tradition, and social class can
    influence our lives. Miss
    Nilofar's story makes us think
    about the things we do for our
    family and the pressures of
    society. It reminds us that
    sometimes, we do things not
    because we want to, but
    because we feel we have to. It
    also suggests that finding peace
    and being okay with life's ups
    and downs is important for our
    happiness.

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