In “the cabuliwallah,” what does the cabuliwallah gain from his relationship with mini? a. a chance to meet mini’s father b. a chance to think of his own daughter while spending time with mini c. a loving place in mini’s family d. a more privileged status in indian society

The correct answer is (b). In “The Cabuliwallah”, the short story written by Rabindranath Tagore, are show various human relationships, with emphasis on father – daughter relationship. The Cabuliwallah, who left his wife and daughter in Kabul and came to Calcutta for work, gained a chance to think of his own daughter while spending time with Mini, the narrator’s daughter. Their relationship shows the universality of father – daughter relation when Cabuliwallah opens up to Mini and gives her affection he would only give to his daughter.

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