Character Sketch of Dushyant
Dushyant appears as the king of Hastinapur in Kalidasa’s play Abhijnanasakuntalam . He rules his kingdom with wisdom. He leads his army with strength. He protects his people with care. He shows courage in battles. He follows justice in every decision. He lives with honor and dignity. Dushyant visits the forest during a hunt. He meets Shakuntala in the hermitage. He falls in love with her. He marries her with a sincere heart. He promises to bring her to the palace. He gives her a ring as a token of love. He leaves the hermitage with trust in fate. Dushyant returns to his palace and continues his duties. He forgets Shakuntala due to a curse. He loses all memory of their marriage. He lives without knowledge of his past. He refuses to accept her when she comes to him. He speaks with confusion. He searches for truth but finds none. He sends her away with heavy heart. Dushyant suffers from guilt after the truth is revealed. He feels pain for his actions. He blames himself for his failure....