The story starts again after 20 years. Desai shows that nothing really has changed in these 20 years. The same clutter of rooftops, washing-lines, but now there were television aerials but again there is power cut in Shahkot in chapter 2.
Desai introduces new character Pinky, Sampath's younger sister. Chapter 2 tells us about the events which occur that night at Sampath's house. The writer indicated many different problems that Sampath faces at night. All of Sampath's family members were snoring in deep sleep which kept Sampath awake.
Chapter 2 gives us some clue about Sampath, he seems like a calm person as he does not like noisy atmosphere. The description of Sampath's appearance given by Desai adds little comedy. He has 'spider like legs and arms and worried looking face,' this phrase certainly shows that Sampath does not have a large appetite like Kulfi.
Sampath went to the rooftop to calm himself and escape the terrible noises. He walked back and forth, absorb the coolness of the leaf, tasted pickles and finally he started singing and when he sang he was happier.
Before Sampath can even fall asleep the water supply was turned on and again the loud noises of buckets being filled with water, all over Shahkokt. Priests singing their songs and people were back to their normal day routine, fully energised but except for Sampath.
Opinion
It feels like Sampath is really lonely and no one really cares about what is going on in Sampath's life. In chapter 2 Sampath seems quite upset , he is looking for ways that will (like singing) to make himself happy.
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