Question

Read the poem. The Pardah Nashin by Sarojini Naidu Sarojini Naidu was an Indian poet and activist. Known as the "Nightingale of India," she advocated for India's independence, social welfare, and equal rights. The Pardah is a religious and social practice of seclusion in some Hindu or Muslim communities of South Asia. Women are either physically separated from males using separate buildings, screens, walls, or curtains, or they may be concealed by loose clothing and veils. Her life is a revolving dream Of languid and sequestered ease; Her girdles and her fillets gleam Like changing fires on sunset seas; Her raiment is like morning mist, Shot opal, gold and amethyst. From thieving light of eyes impure, From coveting sun or wind's caress, Her days are guarded and secure Behind her carven lattices, Like jewels in a turbaned crest, Like secrets in a lover's breast. But though no hand unsanctioned dares Unveil the mysteries of her grace, Time lifts the curtain unawares, And Sorrow looks into her face... Who shall prevent the subtle years, Or shield a woman's eyes from tears? How does the personification in the lines, "From thieving light of eyes impure, / From coveting sun or wind's caress," affect meaning? The portrayal of the sun as "coveting" reinforces the idea that women must be protected from the sun to retain their beauty. References to "light" and the "wind's caress" evoke religious imagery, establishing the virtue of the pardah and its importance to those who wear it. The portrayal of the sun as "coveting" reinforces the purpose of the pardah, which is to protect women from the dangers of the outside world. The sun and wind become characters in the poem, establishing the power and beauty of the natural world.​

Answer 1

Option:The portrayal of the sun as “coveting” reinforces the purpose of the pardah, which is to protect women from the dangers of the outside world.

Step-by-step explanation:

Protection of women and the purpose of pardah:

In many cultures and religions including Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity along with the other religions related. Women are prohibited to make an interaction with strangers or those who hold the moral grounds to marry them, just because they are only allowed to appear before there brothers and Uncles, along with her father before marriage. While, at the same time she needs to cover up all her body parts well, as she posses as a symbol of her culture in any environment. And no exposure to other men or stranger will protect her from any harm or danger.

Cultural Grounds:

There are some cultures which prohibits the females not to even talk to other men or strangers as it will be not good for an person in the society to bear. As they are required to wear the dresses associated with there culture and should avoid any misbehavior while living inside the society.