Do you think it a significant detail in the story that Anil is a struggling writer? Does this explain his behaviour in any way?

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There was a fifty rupee note between his fingers. My heart sank. I thought I had been discovered. ”I made some money yesterday,” he explained. ”Now you’ll be paid regularly.” My spirits rose. But when I took the note, I saw it was still wet from the night’s rain. ”Today we’ll start writing sentences,” he said. He knew. But neither his lips nor his eyes showed anything. (The Thief’s Story)

Answer 1

Anil appears to be a struggling writer, as evidenced by Hari Singh's observation of his erratic income and Anil's own admission of selling a book to a publisher. His lifestyle is dictated by his current financial status; he dines out with friends when funds are available but neglects to pay Hari Singh when money is scarce. This demonstrates his adaptability and ability to navigate life's fluctuations without significant distress.

Do you think it a significant detail in the story that Anil is a struggling writer? Does this explain his behaviour in any way?

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