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The Peacock Spring Study Guide

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by Rumer Godden
About 7 pages (2,074 words)
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The Peacock Spring is one of several books by Godden about India. It is typical of her work in its portrayal of the contrasts between English and Indian cultures and its use of India as an exotic setting for the adventures of her characters. Una's adventure is largely a bad one. Pregnant at fifteen, treated like a serf by Ravi, and not respected by the Indians, Una seems headed for misery and anguish. Her rescue by Edward comes just in time; she does look like she could bear much more pain. In an odd turn of expectations, frequently found in Godden's fiction, what would normally be a tragedy — the loss of Una's child — seems like a good event, allowing Una to separate herself from her awful experiences with Ravi. Any of this should stir.....

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The Peacock Spring from Beacham's Encyclopedia of Popular Fiction and Beacham's Guide to Literature for Young Adults. ©2005-2006 Thomson Gale, a part of the Thomson Corporation. All rights reserved.



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