Tree Without Roots

Novel | Syed Waliullah

Why did Majeed take revenge on Amena? 

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Why did Majeed take revenge on Amena Majeed is the central figure of the novel Tree Without Roots He uses faith to control the villagers of Mahabbatpur Among his victims Amena suffers the most Majeed s revenge on her is not only personal but also psychological His jealousy pride and fear of losing control make him cruel toward her Jealousy and Possessiveness Majeed becomes jealous of Khaleque s wife Amena He sees their loving relationship and feels anger and envy Majeed cannot bear to see love or happiness outside his control His heart fills with bitterness when Amena treats him without respect Majeed s revenge grows from this wounded pride and jealousy Threat to His Authority Majeed fears that Amena s closeness to the pir of Nawabpur will expose his lies When she brings holy water from the new pir his authority weakens The villagers start comparing the two holy

men Majeed feels his power and position are in danger So he decides to punish Amena and make an example of her Use of Religion as a Weapon Majeed s revenge is covered with the robe of religion He pretends to act in the best interest of the community but in reality he acts for himself He says It is well that a man should know it when he sins ignorance is the greatest sin of all This sermon justifies his cruelty Result of His Revenge Through his deceit Majeed forces Khaleque to divorce Amena She becomes helpless and dishonoured in society Majeed s plan succeeds but it reveals his moral decay In short Majeed takes revenge on Amena out of jealousy insecurity and fear of losing control He hides his cruelty behind religious words and destroys an innocent woman s life His revenge proves his corruption and moral downfall

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