She also suggests that there are “good” and “bad” revolutions. The passive revolution of Shivraj is contrasted with the violent revolution of Rishad. It is when Usman assumes the mantle of revolutionary leadership let vacant by Shivraj that there is an indication of hope for the future. Rishad’s tragic death suggests a movement that is doomed from the start- doomed because of its clandestine nature. The suggestion is that if a revolution is to be successful, it must be a popular ground – swell led by a charismatic leader in the style of Gandhi or
She also suggests that there are “good” and “bad” revolutions. The passive revolution of Shivraj is contrasted with the violent revolution of Rishad. It is when Usman assumes the mantle of revolutionary leadership let vacant by Shivraj that there is an indication of hope for the future. Rishad’s tragic death suggests a movement that is doomed from the start- doomed because of its clandestine nature. The suggestion is that if a revolution is to be successful, it must be a popular ground – swell led by a charismatic leader in the style of Gandhi or