My favourite part in Village by the sea is in Chapter 13, as it wraps up the whole story in a very fairy tale manner. It also gives the reader a feeling that Hari and his family has managed to overcome multiple obstacles and challenges that they faced throughout the story and emerged victorious. Hari goes to Bombay and got a job in a restaurant and even learns the skill of watch mending in the midst. He earns a small fortune and gets home to support his family financially. On the other hand, Hari’s mother gets free treatment at a hospital while their father kicks the habit of drinking toddy. They have a happy family reunion and their family relation improves compared to the starting of the book.
After reading this part of the story, I would silently be happy for Hari and his family as they overcame all odds to transform their dysfunctional family into one that has always been a dream world for Hari, Lila, Bela and Kamal. I also gives me a sense of relieve that their hardships are all over and that life is filed withed many opportunities and chances which are just waiting for someone to come along and grab them. We can also learn that no matter how tough some tasks might be, there will always be a glimmer of hope that will guide us out of the ordeal just like it did for Hari.
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