The artist uses the image of Azizun dressed as a man, actively participating in battle, to illustrate her defiance of both Awadh and British norms for women. This challenges the imposed ideas of "civilization" and highlights her pivotal role in the resistance against British rule.
The artist portrays Azizun dressed as a man in the last panel, a visual defiance of societal norms in Awadh and British expectations for women. This deliberate subversion challenges the traditional roles imposed on women, symbolizing Azizun's rejection of the notion that women needed to be "civilized."
By actively participating in battle, she not only defied gender norms but also directly opposed British colonial rule, showcasing her role in the resistance. The image powerfully conveys Azizun's determination to break free from societal constraints and actively engage in the fight against the British, embodying a potent symbol of resistance and independence.
The complete question is:
How does the artist use the image in the last panel to demonstrate that Azizun was breaking the rules, both of Awadh and British ideas, about how women should act?
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