The Little Clay Cart – Flashcards
Flashcard maker : Kate Moore
Author
Shudraka
Themes
money is bad and a temptation
Comical characters
Maitreya, samsthanaka
subplot involving revolution
brings harmony back to the society, gives Caraduta a good job in the end and gives him money, discounts Samsthanaka
Symbolism of the title
it is more important knowing that youre a good person on the inside than being rich and having a lot of material things, something that seems simple on the outside can be filled with wonder and wisdom, Caraduta is the little clay cart
Rasas and Bhavas
bhava is the basic emotions that one takes away from a play. Rasa is what you take away from the basic emotions, the audience reaction to the theater, summary of the feelings. Use of acting to deliver the sense of rasa