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A stench of Kerosene 'A Stench of Kerosene' is a fundamental representation of how customs and traditions can become ruthless pressures in life, causing individuals to make complex decisions, for their security in the community on terms of culture and traditions. 'A Stench of Kerosene', by Amrita Pritam, follows the turbulent marriage of Manak and Guleri. As a consequence of Guleri's infertility, Manak's mother is obliged to wed him to a second bride, in order for Manak to bear a son under his name, and abide by the well followed traditions of his ancestors, and other members of the community, so as for him not to become an outcast of the society. Manak, is then forced to marry 'the second bride' against his own will, and this causes Guleri to become a victim of a catastrophic and traditional suicide, by smouldering herself with lethal Kerosene, and setting herself ablaze. Manak then...

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