Talk:The Home and the World

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Added the two of the three main characters (Bimala & Nikhil), and added a short character description of each. mflick90 22:13, 24 October 2009

I added the section entitled, Important Themes, and the subsection entitled, "Nationalism." As the entire novel is centered around the Swadeshi movement and the interactions between different characters that result from their opinions of nationalism. (Alexandra Gavis) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Alexg7 (talk • contribs) 17:42, 25 October 2009 (UTC)

I added some content from a book review website and filled out the movie portion. jkmeeder 17:37, 25 October 2009 ET —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jkm83087 (talk • contribs)

I added the theme of tradition vs. modernism because I felt that this theme is the foundation of the nationalism theme. Jbethany (talk) 14:41, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

I added the illusions section to the reoccurring themes. I thought it was very important to know and how it affected the whole book. Meg06 (talk) 01:53, 27 October 2009 (UTC)meg06

I added to the already established plot summary, including more details and making the summary more thorough and in depth. (198.82.100.130 (talk) 02:47, 27 October 2009 (UTC))

I added the theme of truth because I felt it occurred in many different ways throughout the novel, especially in examining each character and his or her perspective on reality. jhelvy (talk) 11:46, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

I added the theme of love because the novel contains many corny love story elements. Jngu (talk) 01:35, 28 October 2009 (UTC)

I added to the nationalism and love sections as well as the historical context. Elizabeth Delurey October 29 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.56.183.245 (talk) 20:57, 29 October 2009 (UTC)

I added to Bimala's character section, as well as her initial feelings of devotion to her husband in the love section. I expanded upon the love of ones country theme that was brought up in that section as well. Phanatic89 (talk) 18:45, 31 October 2009 (UTC)

I added the entire author biography section. 31 October 2009 (KKM) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.111.142.118 (talk) 20:07, 31 October 2009 (UTC)

I added Mirjan and Amulya to the character section. 1 November 2009 user: J.Robinson —Preceding unsigned comment added by 198.82.80.57 (talk) 17:08, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

I added more to Bimala's character, and I expanded on her view points towards her marriage and family by using more quotes. Cecccilia (talk) 18:21, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

I added more information to the author biography section as well as combined the facts to make it flow better. sap2560 (talk) 02:10, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

I added a little bit to the plot summary and the section about Bimala's revelation. (Ashley) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.111.148.147 (talk) 19:36, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

I added the Union of Bimala and Nikhil to the Love theme section and Bimala's sister in law as a character.Bstan3 (talk) 19:49, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

I added the role of women in the section of themes and also worked on citations. Mkz1190 (talk) 19:49, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

I added Religion versus Nationalism under Important Themes. After adding the section, I also went back and re-edited some of my mistakes. I also edited the grammar on the page such as under Nationalism under Important Themes. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.110.11.141 (talk) 23:21, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

I added to all three character summaries, and also to illusions and Nikhil vs. Sandip sections. I added a reference as well, and made some minor grammatical edits.Leighucc (talk) 23:34, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

I edited the grammar and punctuation under the titles of: Historical Context, Nationalism, Love/Union, and Nikhil – Husband of Bimala. I also added the second paragraph under Nationalism. (Jon Y.) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.173.44.229 (talk) 00:25, 2 November 2009 (UTC)

I added an analysis of the rally to the Major Events section. Zzyzzxjapan (talk) 02:10, 2 November 2009 (UTC)

Uploaded and added the book cover image. Also made a section for Amulya and did some analysis on his role with Sandip and Bimala Sothisislife101 (talk) 04:16, 2 November 2009 (UTC)

I added information about the historical context behind the novel between India and Britain. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jhitch12 (talk • contribs) 04:01, 3 November 2009 (UTC)

I corrected grammar and spelling, as well as added a few quotes. kevinv10101 (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 14:23, 3 November 2009 (UTC).

I added further detail and occurences that took place in Tagores lifetime in the Biographical section of the page. -dmeli —Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.111.132.165 (talk) 04:40, 18 December 2009 (UTC)

Book cover
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About Swadeshi Movement
Quote from The Home and the World

Quote from the book: A FEW days later, my master brought Panchu round to me. His __zamindar__, it appeared, had fined him a hundred rupees, and was threatening him with ejectment.

"For what fault?" I enquired.

"Because," I was told, "he has been found selling foreign cloths. He begged and prayed Harish Kundu, his __zamindar__, to let him sell off his stock, bought with borrowed money, promising faithfully never to do it again; but the __zamindar__ would not hear of it, and insisted on his burning the foreign stuff there and then, if he wanted to be let off. Panchu in his desperation blurted out defiantly: "I can't afford it! You are rich; why not buy it up and burn it?" This only made Harish Kundu red in the face as he shouted: "The scoundrel must be taught manners, give him a shoe-beating!" So poor Panchu got insulted as well as fined.

"What happened to the cloth?"

"The whole bale was burnt."

"Who else was there?"

"Any number of people, who all kept shouting __Bande Mataram__. Sandip was also there. He took up some of the ashes, crying: 'Brothers! This is the first funeral pyre lighted by your village in celebration of the last rites of foreign commerce. These are sacred ashes. Smear yourselves with them in token of your __Swadeshi__ vow.'"

"Panchu," said I, turning to him, "you must lodge a complaint."

"No one will bear me witness," he replied.

"None bear witness?—Sandip! Sandip!"

Sandip came out of his room at my call. "What is the matter?" he asked.

"Won't you bear witness to the burning of this man's cloth?"

Sandip smiled. "Of course I shall be a witness in the case," he said. "But I shall be on the opposite side."

"What do you mean," I exclaimed, "by being a witness on this or that side? Will you not bear witness to the truth?"

"Is the thing which happens the only truth?"

"What other truths can there be?"

"The things that ought to happen! The truth we must build up will require a great deal of untruth in the process. Those who have made their way in the world have created truth, not blindly followed it." END OF QUOTE — Preceding unsigned comment added by 43.239.63.174 (talk) 10:46, 8 May 2016 (UTC)