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Mahendra, a junior supervisor, relies heavily on his cook, Iswaran, for companionship and culinary delights while working in various desolate construction sites. Iswaran's ability to weave captivating and often exaggerated tales brings excitement to Mahendra’s otherwise monotonous life. However, Iswaran's supernatural stories eventually instill fear in Mahendra, leading to a moment of panic when he believes he encounters one of the ghosts Iswaran describes.
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What we have learnt
- Iswaran's storytelling significantly enhances Mahendra's experience of loneliness at work.
- The vivid descriptions and dramatic flair of storytelling can influence emotions and perceptions.
- Fear and superstition can alter one's behavior and responses to everyday situations.
Key Concepts
- -- Storytelling
- The art of narrating events to engage and entertain an audience, often using imaginative language.
- -- Fear and Superstition
- The irrational belief in phenomena that contradicts scientific understanding, often heightened by storytelling.
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