Throughout "Cry, the Peacock," Desai intricately portrays the motif of sight and blindness, both literal and metaphorical. How does this motif profoundly resonate with Maya’s psychological struggle?
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It demonstrates her inability to perceive reality accurately
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It signifies the paradox of enlightenment and ignorance
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It foregrounds the clash between past traditions and modernity
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It evokes the dichotomy between inner vision and external facade