Instructions: Choose two characters from the excerpt read and in your own words, re-create the

conversation that they had about Shakuntala's forthcoming wedding to the prince. Use your
imagination so that the characters you have chosen will be able to share their own feelings and
thoughts about this event.
Priyamvada, what do you feel
about our dearest friend,
Shakuntala, getting married?

I am really happy for

Shakuntala that she
already found the
love of her life. I
hope ours is coming
soon too.
I am really happy for her too. But you
know I have some worries about their
marriage and our relationship as
friends.

What makes you

worry, Anusuya?
 I am just worried that they are getting
married too soon. It was not long since they
have known each other, maybe there are
some things that our friend do not know
about the King yet.

Yes, I am worried too. But you

know what, everytime I see
them together, there is so much
love in their eyes, and I have
never seen Shakuntala this
joyful ever since, so I believe
they really love each other. But I
am also worried of one thing.
 Yes, you are right. I see it too.
They are very in love with each
other. What is it you are worried
about?

I am worried about
our close friendship.
We will rarely see
and bond with her as
soon as she live in the
palace.
 I think so too, but I don’t think that will
decrease the intensity of our friendship. We
know Shakuntala, even though we may not
see her often, she will always love us the
same way as today.

Yeah, right. She really

has a good heart. King
Dushyanta must be the
luckiest man today as he
will be the husband of
our dearest friend.
 Let’s go back to Shakuntala’s house,
Priyamvada. We’ll cook her favorite dish
before she come back and let’s just bond
together while she is still here.

Okay, let’s throw a

memorable experience to
her.
 References

Varma, R.R. (1876). Shakuntala Patra-lekhan [Painting]. Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Delhi,
India. https://www.knma.in.