Though Kanai learns about the Sundarbans from the written journal of his late uncle, Nirmal, his most transformative experiences occur at moments when language is insufficient, such as his terrifying encounter with a tiger, which leaves him babbling. Piya thus embraces nonverbal communication, which allows her to form a strong relationship with Fokir, an illiterate fisherman, despite the language barrier between them. Language is an important issue from the start of the novel: as a translator and interpreter, Kanai uses language for his life's work, while Piya, who understands no Hindi or Bengali, recognizes that she is not fully prepared to navigate the Sundarbans. Perhaps the most prominent theme of the novel is the importance, as well as the difficulties, of language.
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