What is the lesson in Karma by Khushwant Singh?

In Karma by Khushwant Singh we have the theme of self-importance, heritage, control, insecurity, shame, identity and acceptance. Narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator the reader realises after reading the story that Singh may be exploring the theme of self-importance.

How did he fold newspaper Karma?

How would Sir Mohan Lal fold the newspaper? Ans: Sir Mohan Lal would fold the newspaper in a way in which the name of the paper was visible to others.

What is the conflict of story of Karma?

Symbols and Power To summarize; the main conflict in Khushwant Singh‟s short story Karma is between symbols; symbols that he rapidly destroys. As I mentioned earlier, the characters in the story has little to no importance, it is not a story about people; it is a story about symbols.

What is the point of view of the story Karma?

The short story “Karma” by Khushwant Singh is told by a third-person omniscient narrator. The story is mainly told through the perspectives of the two main characters -Mohan Lal and Lachmi Lal. We also get a brief view of the two soldiers’ thoughts towards the end.

What is the characteristics of Lachmi?

Outer characterisation She was short and fat and in her middle forties. She wore a dirty white sari with a red border. On one side of her nose glistened a diamond nose ring and she had several gold bangles on her arms. Lachmi comes from a poor family, suggested by the mention of her “poor, illiterate relatives”.

What is the significance of the title Karma?

* The title of Karma is a Sanskrit word means ‘deed’. But it actually means that one gets fruits according to his or her deeds. This story deals with Mohan Lal whose pride in himself is broken up by his own ‘karma’ i.e. deeds.

Who struck Mohanlal on face?

Ans: Jim struck Sir Mohan flat on the face as Sir Mohan was shouting in protest. 10.

What is the tone of the story Karma?

Tone and style of narration KARMA by Khushwant Singh presents a relevant topic in the typical humorous way . The style of narration used by the author is third person omniscient limited to Sir Mohan Lal at first, then his wife Lachmi, then Sir Mohan, then Lachmi, which gives the reader a better perspective.