The Blind Dog

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The central figure is Tiger, the street dog. His initial life is one of freedom: he roams at will, survives on his own, and owes nothing to anyone. He is white and dusty, with a mutilated tail, and ha…

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The story is centred on a market gate, a culvert, a fountain, and the streets around the eastern entrance. The setting is an ordinary market town, and this everyday place becomes the stage for a deepl…

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A culvert is a tunnel or covered drain running under a road or path. Tiger uses it as a resting place, which shows that he once lived in freedom and had a natural home of his own.

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Tiger is drawn near by the smell of food brought by the old woman. The blind beggar then speaks warmly to him and says, “What a beauty you are. Come with me.” This is the beginning of their relationsh…

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The old woman is the blind beggar’s original caretaker. She brings him to the market each morning, feeds him, collects his coins, and takes him home at night. Her death becomes the turning point that …

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Her death leaves the blind beggar stranded at the market. This changes the dog’s relationship with him from voluntary companionship to servitude, because the dog is then tied to the man with a cord.

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The ribbon-seller suggests, “Let him lead you about.” This leads to the dog being tied with a cord and forced to guide the blind beggar.

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Tiger loses all freedom. He must lead the blind beggar all day, cannot rest when he wants, and is forced into labour. His spirit is damaged, and he becomes gaunt and despairing.