Critical appreciation of "The Postmaster."

A simple web search will reveal much in way of analysis of
Tagore's short story.  One mode of analysis will be how Tagore treats both main
characters' concept of strength.  I think that this breaks down to the idea of which
character, the Postmaster or Ratan, is actually stronger or demonstrates greater
strength?  The Postmaster demonstrates some level of strength in his enduring life in
the village, but Ratan shows much more strength in her taking care of the Postmaster as
well as being able to fully learn what is taught.  The analysis present helps to display
the role of women in this setting as well as how they are in connection to men.  I think
that you can also find more appreciation of how Ratan represents or symbolizes a great
deal, in particular how individuals that might be perceived as lesser on a social scale
could be able to rank much higher on a moral or ethical scale of
conduct.