A story about a girl named Subha and she cannot speak (Dumb) and how she struggles in life.
This story is at once sweet and unnerving. Perhaps inspired by Fitzgerald's real-life experiences with his schizophrenic wife, Zelda, the tale challenges the reader to decide what is real and what is imaginary. Mrs. King laughs when the doctors tell her that her husband has died, believing they are testing her to determine if she is still sick. Also notable is Dr. Pirie's concluding remark that Mrs. King's daily routine—passing through the sanitarium halls to meet her husband for the outing—has set "an example of tranquillity" to the other patients.
This is a heartwarming story set in Southeast Asia, about a young girl named Sinta who discovers that her father has been turned into a cloud, causing her to challenge her tribe's belief that clouds are evil beings that prey on humans. Through her determination and bravery, she manages to break the curse and frees her father, and in doing so changes her tribe's beliefs about nature forever. The story celebrates the power of the human spirit and the beauty of nature, reminding us to approach the world with wonder and respect.
