Questions on "A Devoted Son" by Anita Desai

"A Devoted Son" by Anita Desai
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Question 1
Rakesh is Verma's son. He is clever because he excels academically, securing him a prestigious profession as medical personnel. His cleverness makes him grow up into a rich and successful doctor. He is also a devoted son who knows never forsakes his family. He balances work and taking care of his aging father (A devoted son, 2022). Rakesh never gives up on his father even when he turns hard to care for.
On the other hand, like his son Rakesh, Verma is an industrious man. He educates Rakesh allowing him to pursue his academic goals in the United States.
Question 2
Verma and Rakesh's relationship changes in the story when Verma finds out that Rakesh cuts his foodstuff. Verma's age needs nutritional monitoring, and Rakesh understands that well (Pavani, n.d.). This makes Verma mad at his son as he thinks Rakesh is a tyrant.
Question 4
The initial conflict in the story is the conflict between a good son and a good doctor. Rakesh is a good ...