In "A Horse and Two Goats" by R.K. Narayan, Velan, an elderly villager, interacts with American tenants. The tenants display condescension and misunderstanding due to language and cultural barriers. Their dismissive attitude reflects the challenges Velan faces in trying to communicate and sell his goats. The story underscores the theme of miscommunication and cultural clash.
In the short story "A Horse and Two Goats" by R.K. Narayan, Velan, an impoverished and elderly Indian villager, interacts with the American tourist, referred to as "the Tenant." The tenants, however, display a dismissive and condescending attitude toward Velan due to cultural and language barriers. They misunderstand Velan's attempts to communicate and underestimate his intelligence.
The tenants, preoccupied with their own concerns and oblivious to Velan's predicament, view him as a mere source of local information. Their interactions highlight the challenges faced by Velan, who struggles to make himself understood in English. Despite Velan's efforts to sell his two goats to the tenants, the cultural divide leads to a humorous yet poignant exchange, revealing the contrast between their worlds. The tenants' behavior reflects the broader theme of miscommunication and the clash of cultures in the narrative.