Question

Subbu's literary work "Thillana Mohanambal" mainly depicts :

• A. Life of British rulers
• B. Life of Devadasis in early 20th century
• C. Modern urban life
• D. Mythological stories

Hint:

Always look for direct evidence in the passage. The answer to this question is explicitly stated in the given text: "He quite successfully recreated the mood and manner of the Devadasis of the early 20th century."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Recall the reference from the passage.
The passage explicitly states about the writer: "He quite successfully recreated the mood and manner of the Devadasis of the early 20th century." This is in reference to his novel {Thillana Mohanambal}.
Step 2: Understand who Subbu is.
In the chapter "Poets and Pancakes," Subbu is a prominent figure at Gemini Studios. He was a multi-talented personality - an actor, poet, and writer. The novel {Thillana Mohanambal} is attributed to him in the chapter.
Step 3: Analyze the theme of Thillana Mohanambal.
{Thillana Mohanambal} is a famous Tamil novel that revolves around the lives of Devadasis (temple dancers) and musicians in the early 20th century Tamil Nadu. It beautifully captures their art, culture, struggles, and the social milieu of that period.
Step 4: Analysis of each option.

• (A) Life of British rulers: Incorrect. The novel does not focus on British rulers or colonialism.
• (B) Life of Devadasis in early 20th century: Correct.} As mentioned in the passage and known from the novel's theme, it depicts the lives of Devadasis and their cultural milieu.
• (C) Modern urban life: Incorrect. The novel is set in the early 20th century and focuses on traditional art forms, not modern urban life.
• (D) Mythological stories: Incorrect. While the novel may contain references to mythology through dance performances, its main theme is not mythological stories.

Step 5: Conclusion.
The passage directly states that the writer "successfully recreated the mood and manner of the Devadasis of the early 20th century" in his novel {Thillana Mohanambal}. Therefore, the novel mainly depicts the life of Devadasis during that period. Final Answer:} (b) Life of Devadasis in early 20th century