English week 8
Jack Sardar
Sakuntala p. 921-942 up to p. 937

Honestly i’m a bit confused on this reading especially since I wasn’t in class since we started this and I didn’t catch up yet but this is my best understanding.

News breaks out that the festival is canceled and everyone is upset and confused as to why it’s canceled. They are told it’s because of the sakuntala and the king is very sad now. They found the kings ring with Sakuntala and they asked him for an explanation. He gave it to her as collateral and promised her he’ll bring her to his palace one day. A wealthy merchant died while away with no kids so their debating if the king gets to inherit his wealth because the wife could be pregnant now. The little boy finally walks in with two girls and the King is confused because he feels like this boy is really his child. They also agree that the child looks like the King and he feels comfortable around him. The boys ascetics start to get worried because they dont see the amulet box gift that the boys mother gave to him at his birth ceremony. The King asks what’s wrong and tells them not to worry because it’s on the floor right near them. As he’s picking it up they yell at him saying he can’t touch it only his parents can but it’s too late and he picks it up and has to deal with the consequence now. The king was calling the boy son and the boy was very annoyed telling the king not to call him son because hes not his father. Apparently the king really married his mother but no one knew until now and the King tells his son that its not his fault and he shouldnt be upset about it.