The World of Courtesans c10.42

c10.42

His friend the Vita acts as a courtier At times he applauds the stupidity of his friend yet he is an upright man who tries to help Vasantasena when she is in distress. The quarrels of the gamblers for a petty sum and their eagerness to gamble at all hours is emphasized. The thief Sharvilaka is no mean fellow. He had studied the art of making breaches thoroughly and is well acquainted with all the implements employed by the thieves. Vasantasena is no low character. She is well educated. She is a beautiful courtesan who runs a splendid establishment. In the play we meet all kinds of courtesans and prostitutes and their lovers, and bastards brought up in the establishment. We have a glimpse of the fat, ungainly bawd and of her son who poses as a dandy. It is also evident from the drama that though generally the courtesan is supposed to be an exacting person, she is also capable of true love and could marry a man of her choice.