Question

What impression do you get about Rakesh’s life? Illustrate with suitable textual references.

Answer 1

Rakesh’s life is marked by remarkable achievement and strong family obligations. He rises from being the first educated son in his family to a respected doctor who studies in the USA and establishes a successful clinic. He remains attached to his parents: he returns home, touches his father’s feet and cares for both parents. Yet his devotion becomes overbearing when he controls his father’s diet and routine, creating tension between medical responsibility and affection.