Monday, November 5, 2012
Rush 7: Revisiting Devdas!
To drape means to place casually and loosely; to hang. Though where Devdas is concerned, a drape is a piece of fabric that can be adjusted into graceful folds, and attractive lines. While drapes are physically placed in reoccuring places throughout the film, the second meaning contains more potential for expanded meaning here. In Indian culture, a womans duty is to appear leisurely and perfectly beautiful. In comparison, they must be graceful and attractive. And in comparison, it is the men who are placed to appear casual and loose.
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