explain why some of the

characters are often conflicted

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in the novel- the characters - often conflicted

because - villager's perception that a lady
who does not conform to the society's idea
of femininity is evil.

 Azreen- loves her family and village

-yet, -always picked on for her not
feminine manners
-deemed a 'troublemaker' by neighbours
-unladulike behaviour irritated people in
village
the older ladies- forbid daughter- to
befriend

Madhuri vs Azreen
to make things worse- Azreen;s sisterMadhuri- attractive- sweet tempered,
respectful
Madhuri's voice- lovely- sing the syair
perfectly
Azreen's laughter- compared- 'a bunch of
hyenas'
Madhuri - perfect
Azreen- ends up being a mess

 for example- Azreen- blamed- hitting the

boy in the face
causing mother's accident
bringing the witch to the village

Saleh Abdullah

conflicted character
found Madhuri- rice field- brought her up
proud of Madhuri
-Madhuri- obeys - submissive

Saleh vS Madhuri
encounters-Madhuri - affair with Asraf
angry- kills her with a machete.
keeps the secret to himself

Saleh vs Azreen
cannot get along - own daughter
Azreen- outspoken- boisterous- not at all
how a lady should behave
disapprove of Azreen
-but he saves Azreen he understand the true
nature of his loving daughter