Short Tales of Joseph Conrad
Why does Arsat ask the white man if he has medicine?
Arsat asked the white man for medicine in the story but why?
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jill d #170087
Does this question relate to "The Lagoon?"
Arsat hopes that by obtaining medicine he can save Diamelen's life.
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bholanath k #391986
In 'Lagoon' Arsat was overwhelmed with the serious illness of diamelen,his lover.Naturally he was afraid of her death. So when he saw white man ,he asked for medicine from him to revive her from illness.
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