Question

What symbolic imagery does Kamala Das use for female desire and longing?

• A. Lightning and thunder
• B. Hungry haste of rivers and the ocean’s waiting
• C. Blossoming flowers
• D. Night and day

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Hungry haste of rivers and the ocean’s waiting

These images symbolize the contrast between male desire (rushing river) and female longing (endless ocean). It portrays the speaker’s deep emotional and physical yearning.