Intention

The main intention of the essay “Blood” by Urvashi Butalia appears to be to inform readers about the Partition of India and to shed light on the horrific events that took place during this event. Butalia also intends to emphasize the devastating impact the Partition had on millions of people. 

Butalia conveys clear, factual information about the scale of the event and its consequences, including the displacement of millions of people, the violence and suffering that accompanied the Partition, and the ongoing impact it still has on individuals and families. Through pe...