In the story "Crown Flower," two crown flowers growing in an empty lot express their feelings of neglect compared to the well-cared-for flowers in a political leader's garden. They ponder the difference between their survival through willpower and the grace that sustains the other flowers. As election time approaches, the politician engages with the public, seemingly appreciating their struggles while his landlady, who typically picks flowers from the garden, begins to favor the crown flowers instead. On the day of the election results, the politician wins and instructs the city corporation to remove the crown flowers from view, indicating their undesirability in front of his house. This reflects the underlying theme of societal hierarchy and beauty standards based on external appearances. In the second part, "Why Now?" a family gathers around their grandmother, who is nearing death. Tension exists between her and her husband, Ramjeevan, who have not communicated for decades. As the family urges him to speak to her in her final moments, he struggles to approach her, revealing the deep-seated issues that have kept them apart. The narrative highlights themes of communication, regret, and the importance of expressing feelings before it's too late.

by Rohit Sharma in English Short Stories

Writen by Rohit Sharma

Category Short Stories