A Burning - Pages 172 - 228 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 172 - 228 Summary & Analysis

Megha Majumdar
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Summary

In "PT Sir," PT Sir refuses to help when the microphone malfunctions at a school assembly.

In "Jivan," Jivan waits for Purnendu to print her story, convinced she will soon be freed. When she sees the paper she is horrified. Purnendu cast her as a longtime disgruntled citizen, twisting her stories of poverty, her presence at the station to implicate her in the attacks. Her mother visits, urging her not to lose heart.

In "Jivan's Mother and Father," Jivan's parents grieve Jivan's situation.

In "Jivan," Jivan's trial begins. The government lawyer twists Jivan's story. The judge discards Jivan's confession, as it was forced. Jivan feels hopeful. However, in the coming days, no one seems to believe Jivan's innocence. Gobind forbids Jivan to speak. Though Lovely corroborates Jivan's story, the court does not respect the testimony of a hijra. Then PT Sir testifies, saying...

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