Summary of the poem bangle sellers by Sarojini Naidu?

Answer 1

Naidu's poem explores the imagery associated with bangles and the implications for women's roles in a traditionalist Indian social setting. The bangle seller is trying to convince the purchasing public of the spiritual and symbolic importance of these bangles. In this process, the speaker makes strong connections between the bangles and their role in providing "happy daughters and happy wives." The subsequent stanzas describe through lush and natural imagery the beauty of the bangles and their representation of these ideals help to increase their precious value. Some of these descriptions invoke the passion of "marriage's fire" and, in the last stanza, help to bring to light the socially accepted role of women in this setting. The purple and gray flecked bangle is meant to symbolize a woman who "serves her household in fruitful pride,/And worships the gods at her husband's side." It is not very clear in the poem if the bangle seller is a man or a woman, and perhaps, some level of meaning might change if one plays with the gender of the speaker

Answer 2

"Bangle Sellers" by Sarojini Naidu is a poem that portrays the beauty and intricacy of bangles. It describes the different types of bangles being sold by the bangle sellers and evokes a sense of nostalgia for traditions and customs. The poem reflects on the transient nature of beauty and the passage of time.