Padmarag (1924) by Begum Rokeya is a novella with autobiographical elements. It is considered to be the sequel to “Sultana’s Dream” (1905). Based on evidence from both texts, justify them as complementary works.

How futuristic would a reader from colonial India find “Sultana’s Dream”? Support your answer with details from the text.

Sultana mistakes the stranger from Ladyland for her friend Sister Sara. Even after she realizes her mistake, she continues to call her Sister Sara. Why does Sultana mistake the mystery woman for her friend? What role does “Sister Sara” play in the text?