A young woman, Malar, sacrifices her love to save her sister from an abusive marriage, only to discover that her former lover is the brother of her sister’s husband. Themes: Sibling loyalty, emotional masochism, and the limited agency of women. The novel critiques the dowry system and shows how women internalize suffering as virtue. However, the ending—where Malar finds peace through self-abnegation—reinforces conservative gender roles.
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