When we talk about dowry, it is associated with Indian culture where this tradition has been practiced long time ago. The use of dowry is to give an assurance to the bridegroom if anything happens. However, in these two short stories, the dowry is not fairly treated in both stories.
In ‘Everything’s Arranged’, the dowry is wrongly interpreted. Dowry acts as a bribe. When Rukumani is rumored to have an affair with Johnny, a Chinese boy, Rukumani’s father increased the dowry from $10,000 to $20,000. Thus, we can see that the concept of dowry is not as what we understand. It’s more to the bribery.
Next, the story of “A Question of Dowry”. In this story, the dowry needs to be prepared or otherwise the wedding is cancelled. The wedding between Sivasothie and Thiruchelvam is cancelled due to the inability of Mr.Ramachandran’s family to fulfill the dowry requested. It is because Mr.Ramachandran has no more land to sell for buying a gold necklace as a dowry. When Thiruchelvam heard of this matter, he immediately cancels the wedding.
In conclusion, the dowry concepts are not fairly treated in both stories. It is more to bribery and this is so wrong. They must get the concept right and latter, the couple will live happily ever after.
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