Most Beautiful

The story challenges the idea

The story challenges the idea that beauty is only physical. Suresh is outwardly deformed, yet the story gives importance to his emotions, need for aff

The bazaar boys mock Suresh

The bazaar boys mock Suresh, throw mud and stones at him, and treat him as an object of amusement. Their behaviour shows how quickly society can becom

The narrator rescues Suresh

The narrator rescues Suresh, takes him home, visits again, takes him for walks, and teaches him to swim. Suresh’s mother also shows unconditional love

Although Suresh cannot speak clearly

Although Suresh cannot speak clearly and is physically limited, he reacts strongly to admiration, affection, shame, jealousy, and guilt. His emotions

The little goat becomes important because

The little goat becomes important because Suresh becomes attached to it when others admire it. His jealousy grows when he feels the goat is valued mor