Today's in class discussion concerning how Bakha describes his sister Sohini in a sexual manner was particularly interesting when analyzing the whole notion of submission and rebellion. Although the professor concentrated more on the idea of competition, desire, and the woman's body as a "battlefield" I felt that Bakha's intimate description of his sister further emphasized his submissive status in society. For instance, throughout the novel Bakha is always reminded of low status in every aspect of his life. Even as he timidly walks down the streets, those who are superior to him continually reprimand him of his status as an untouchable. In certain instances, Bakha rebels (internally) through his actions and his thoughts. I feel that his sexual desire for his sister is a representation of his submission to even think in that manner, and more importantly attempts to rebel by thinking of his sister in a sexual manner as he knows he is unable to have her.