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Bengal nights
Mircea Eliade
Alain lives with Maitreyis family and suspects her parents are trying to fix them
up. Initially averted to her appearance, Alain gradually becomes attracted to her
as he realizes his host family is actually trying to adopt him.
2. What is Alans view of Maitrey when they first meet? Does his view
change over time? If so, how?
He doesnt really like her at first but then gradually starts to feel attracted to her
and becomes enchanted with her innocent beauty.
This is a fine, accurate and well-written account of 20th century South Africa.
One easily grasps how protein anemia, upper respiratory illnesses, TB, childhood
diarrhea, widespread malnourishment and the absence of clean drinking water
and improper disposal of human and animal waste were all among the lingering
effects of apartheid governance.
The perceptive reader will see how the lingering impact of 100 years of
segregation and harsh apartheid produced rampant ill health among Africans. If
you're looking for the roots of so-called "AIDS cases" in the Rainbow nation, you
need look no further.
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