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Character Sketch of Ajit., , Ajit, in the story Matchbox by, Ashapurna Debi, is the husband of, Nomita. He belongs to a rich joint, family. He married Nomita, a, member of a poor family, just, because of her beauty. He often, makes fun of her family and her old, mother. He has a habit of reading, letters that come for his wife., Nomita does not like this. She had, told him many times not to open, letters addressed to her. Her taking, offence, anger, or trying to shame, him is of no use. This ugly habit of, his won't go. When Nomita, questions him about the letter from, her mother, he tries to laugh it away., He did not like sending money to her, mother. During their arguments Ajit, uses harsh words against Nomita,, scorns her poverty and calls her a, dung picker’s daughter. He _ is, offended when she calls him a, common vulgar man. He knows, that Nomita is not a physical threat., That is why he asks her what she, can do. He did not expect Nomita to, set fire to her sari. He is frightened.

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He puts out the fire but is afraid of, the fire that is burning in her eyes., He is the typical Indian husband, who like to dominate his wife,, insensitive to her feelings and, emotions.