A Burning - Pages 115 - 171 Summary & Analysis

Megha Majumdar
This Study Guide consists of approximately 35 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of A Burning.

A Burning - Pages 115 - 171 Summary & Analysis

Megha Majumdar
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In "PT Sir," PT Sir visits Bimala Pal's house. When PT Sir says he will do anything for the party, Bimala Pal gives him assignments in court. He begins testifying against anyone Bimala Pal wants imprisoned. Though he does know the convicted individuals, PT Sir feels his court work is for good.

In "Lovely," Mr. Debnath teaches his students how to cry on set. Lovely recalls difficulties from her childhood to induce tears. She was always an outside, particularly when she began dressing like a girl. Cast out by her family and community, she joined the hijra house, finding acceptance. When she was 18, she chose her hijra name. Though she initially wanted to get the sex-change surgery, after watching her friend, Ragini, go through it without anesthetic, she changed her mind. Ragini died shortly afterwards. After acting class, Lovely finds Jivan's mother waiting...

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