Malgudi Days Lesson Plan

How are the dangers of artistic endeavors explored in the section "From an Astrologer's Day"?

The first section of the book, "From an Astrologer's Day," has three stories that deal with the theme of artistry and the dangers of artistic creation and endeavors: "A Gateman's Gift," "Such Perfection," and "The Snake-Song."

In "Such Perfection" and "The Snake-Song," the artists are seeking renown and perfection. In "Such Perfection," Soma has worked for five years to create a perfect representation of the god Nataraja. Meanwhile, in "The Snake-Song," the Talkative Man has studied under a master musician for three years with the hopes of gaining talent and becoming rich and...