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Berthold with the letter and is compensated. After discovering the letter's contents, the furious old man expels the Belle from the residence due to her defiance and disrespect. Berthold feigns sympathy towards Gregory in a mocking manner. Deodita and Amaral convene in the garden, during
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Christians, questioning how such practices align with their religious faith. The play directly depicts the consequences of these divergent attitudes, as the parents of
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which Amaral voices his apprehensions regarding the upcoming L.L.B. examination. Deodita offers words of encouragement and support to Amaral during this challenging time. Meanwhile, Marcelin has a rendezvous with
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in order to produce a more accessible typed version. For the production, Gracias assembled a cast that included some of his own students. Following that, he undertook the task of restructuring and refining the theatrical piece by infusing it with beloved traditional
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between the fathers. Consequently, the need to overcome entrenched prejudices related to hierarchies of caste and class emerges as a central preoccupation of the work. It grapples with the broader
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from the early to mid-20th century. These incorporated songs included "Tornnem Rogot", "Bhattacho Vantto", "Zalo Tedna Melo", "Dotik Lagon", "Ankvar
Mariechem Dukh", and "Bottatteanchi Bhaji".
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to the Belle. Inquisitive about the content of the letter, the Belle's father, Gregory, disguises himself as her grandfather and promises to pass the letter to
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involving Amaral accused of abducting the Belle of Cavel, the police inspector puts forth a forceful argument. Baltazar provides a competent defense. Berthold's
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