A Question of Dowry by Siew Yue Killingley
A Question of Dowry prevails the story of an Indian girl, Sivasothie, who was set to
marry Thiruchelvam, a young man her family had selected. For Thiruchelvam's
wedding, Sivasothie's parents were making a dowry for their daughter, which included a
cash gift of $20,000 and a necklace for the bridegroom's family. As a result of the
decline in the value of the land that Sivasothie got as dowry when she married Mr.
Ramachandran, her father, Mr. Ramachandran, notifies his wife that they are unable to
pay the dowry they committed to pay. The potential son-in-law showed up when
summoned by Mr. Ramachandran. When Mr. Ramachandran arrived, he told
Thiruchelvam the reality regarding the dowry issues. When Thiruchelvam realized he
couldn't afford to pay the dowry for his daughter's wedding, he turned down the
proposal. Although Sivasothie adored him, she must forget about him in order to marry
him, which saddens and hurts her.
An arranged marriage in India is the subject of this Literary, in which a girl's parents
select her suitors. The custom of arranged marriage is strictly observed by the Indians.
Sivasothie's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ramachandran, choose Thiruchelvam as the
bridegroom in the story. Rather than soliciting her thoughts on the prospective
husband, they just said, "„Sivasothie, you are a very blessed girl," As soon as possible,
your husband will be referred to a physician." As a daughter of the family, Sivasothie
has no say in the matter and must accept the marriage. When it comes to making
decisions about one's future, young women in Indian society do not have the freedom
to do so.
Ramachandran's family agrees to provide the bridegroom a dowry, which is a significant
consideration in Indian weddings. The father of the groom gives his daughter and son-
in-law a share of his property as a wedding gift to the bride and groom's families.
Unless the bride's family provides the dowry that the bridegroom's family demands, the
wedding will be cancelled. This practice has become cruel. Even in modern-day India,
the custom of pre-marital unions persists. They believe that young people are incapable
of making big decisions on their own, so parents hunt for specific features in a potential
partner.
The plot of this narrative was centered on the people and culture of the Indian
subcontinent. In order to pronounce the word "dowry," you should say "dowry-ry." As
an engagement gift, the bride's family will typically offer the groom's family dowry in
the form of jewelry or cash. Thirulchelvam, a physician, will encounter Sivasothie, a
young woman from the story. The bride's family planned to give the groom jewelry and
a dowry of $20,000 in exchange for their daughter's hand in marriage. Because the land
is a swamp and sodden soil with no value, they are unable to sell it to raise money. Mr.
Ramachandran, Sivasothie's father, decided to tell Thirulchelvam the truth. There
wasn't enough money in the dowry for Thierulchelvam to get married. At the
engagement ceremony in Indian culture, the bride's family presents the groom with a
dowry. These are several instances in which children’s marriages have been arranged
by their parents for them. For some people, the well-being of their loved ones comes
first.
