Abstract
This research paper aims to investigate the reasons behind the popularity of the story’s titular object, “The Blue Umbrella”. The story is set in Garhwal, a town in the Himalayas, where a little girl named Binya discovers a unique umbrella. “The Blue Umbrella” becomes a symbol of attraction and gains popularity in the village as nobody else has an umbrella like Binya’s. The study examines the functions of the Blue Umbrella that trigger emotional changes and explores the thematic components and narrative devices used by Ruskin Bond to enhance its significance. This paper attempts to examine human characters, the value of material possessions, and the impact of small events on rural life. The article will cover several aspects of the Blue Umbrella’s popularity.
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