Relationship between Nature and Omishto

As in many of the passages ,Omishto really seems to personify the nature around her. I choose to use a brief passage on page 45 as an example. Specifically the narrator describes the actions of the clouds as if they have feelings. The clouds hanging low are ashamed of the violent storm and what the sky has done, so they try to hide the damage. Generally speaking, Omishto seems to have a personal relationship with nature, not just treating it as surroundings, but giving it equal meaning to that of a person. After all, nature is living, and while nature cannot speak as people do, it communicates in different ways. Thus, Omishto senses that the reason the clouds are low on the water and land, is due to sadness. I think this way Omishto thinks is very profound. Modern day society is so absorbed with technology and progress, that many have forgotten the human connection to nature. Omishto is trying to say that we are all connected, we give life to nature, and nature gives life to us. The sky lies exhausted after the storm, because we too are exhausted.

Most importantly, I think Omishto tries to express her feelings by portraying nature as acting so. After the storm, she is overwhelmed and tired, like the sky. However, I think, that unconsciously, Omishto, does this, because nature helps her collect her feelings, as if it speaks for her. She is able to relate to this peaceful matter that does not judge, but forms her opinions and gives her inner confidence. Being somewhat of an outsider in the modern world, really propels Omishto to personify and think like this. She is truly a friend of nature, turning its beauty into real meaning.