![]() ![]() When the novel is written there are several problems in Indian subcontinent like communalism, nationalism, religious conflict between Hinduism and Brahmon, colonial rules etc. Religion becomes more important than anything including humanity. Communalism never brings something good for the people, it Only destroys the humanity in the world. There are a lot of popular quotes in this novel. In spite of being a long novel, the story or plot construction is quite different. At last it is discovered that actually Gora is not the son of Anandomoye, he is a foundling and child of a Christian couple. On the other hand, Anandomoye is the mother of two son Gora or Hours Mohan and Binoy. Paresh Babu is a Brahmon man who has two daughters Suchorita and Lolita. The revolutionary voice of Gora can change the problems of society. The writing time of the novel is nineteen century in Kolkata, when British Government rules the Indian subcontinent. So, it is sure that there is conflict in their relationship. ![]() Gora loves Suchanda, and wants to marry her but her father is a Brahmon faithful man. ![]() The two pairs of love birds are the main story of this novel as well as religious beliefs and attitudes. ![]() Gora is a active voiced rebellious man, who wants to destroy such kind of confusions from the society. Time goes, but religions conflict and arguments will never end. ![]()
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