Question

Bholi’s real name is Sulekha. We are told this right at the beginning. But only in the last but one paragraph of the story is Bholi called Sulekha again. Why do you think she is called Sulekha at that point in the story?

Answer 1

The name Bholi translates to "simpleton," reflecting her throughout the narrative as someone who rarely voiced her opinions. Conversely, "Sulekha" signifies someone with a keen sense for letters, a meaning expanded in this context to encompass literacy, intelligence, and maturity. Following her education, Bholi transforms into Sulekha, and her refusal during the marriage proposal serves as a public declaration of this evolution from Bholi to Sulekha.