The various elements of K.A. Abbas's writing style work together to create a sense of empathy, realism, and inspiration, well-suited to the social and moral genre of the story, Bholi. Comment, with reference to any one element.

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One element of K.A. Abbas’s writing style that creates a sense of empathy, realism, and inspiration is the use of characterization.

• Characterization is a literary device that involves the creation and development of characters in a story.
• In Bholi, the author portrays the main character, Sulekha, or Bholi, as a simple, innocent, and oppressed girl who suffers from various misfortunes and injustices in her life.
• She is neglected by her parents, mocked by her siblings and villagers, and exploited by a greedy groom. She has no voice, no confidence, and no hope for her future.
• However, the author also shows how Bholi transforms from a timid and ignorant girl to a brave and educated woman . She is influenced by her teacher, who encourages her to speak without stammering, to read and write, and to think for herself. She is also motivated by her own self-respect, which makes her reject the unfair marriage proposal and stand up for her dignity.
• She decides to serve her parents and teach other girls in the school. She becomes a role model and an inspiration for others.

The author uses characterization to create a sense of empathy for Bholi, as the readers can feel her pain and suffering, as well as her joy and triumph.

The author also creates a sense of realism, as the story reflects the social and moral issues of rural India , such as gender discrimination, child marriage, dowry system, illiteracy, and superstition. The author also creates a sense of inspiration, as the story conveys a positive message of empowerment, education, and emancipation for women.

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• Read the question carefully and understand what it is asking us to do. The question asks us to comment on how the various elements of K.A. Abbas’s writing style work together to create a sense of empathy, realism, and inspiration, well-suited to the social and moral genre of the story, Bholi. We also need to refer to any one element of his writing style as an example.
• Recall the main events and characters of the story and how they relate to the genre of social and moral fiction. The story is about Bholi, a girl who suffers from brain damage, stammering, and pock-marks on her face. She is neglected by her family and ridiculed by her society. She is also exploited by a greedy groom who demands a huge dowry for marrying her. However, she transforms herself with the help of education and self-respect. She rejects the marriage and decides to live an independent and dignified life.