Thursdays Class Discussion 11/11 on Thoughts About Moushumi

I believe that the aspect of whether one felt sympathy for Moushumi in yesterdays discussion proved quite interesting.  However, I disagree with whoever possibly feels sympathy for Moushumi.  I can understand how one might at first feel sympathetic, as Moushumi herself feels "a bit guilty for all these months of studying, aware that...she has ignored Nikhil perhaps more than necessary" (246).  However, as I brought up yesterday, the subtle diction "more than necessary" creates a vile and sneaky tone.  Clearly, if one shares a bond with another through marriage, it should not serve as necessary to avoid them at all.  Although Gogol remains partly to blame, his avoidance of Moushumi's attachment to their relationship does not serve as grounds for Moushumi to cheat on or sneak away from Gogol.  If anything, Moushumi should have spoken to Gogol about her qualms with the relationship.  The fact that she feels as though she needs so much personal time indirectly characterizes problems with the relationship, and that her expectations with the relationship prove unlike what she had envisioned.  Overall, I would have some margin of sympathy for Moushumi, had she approached Gogol in a reasonable manner over her issues with him and the relationship.