In “In Akar,” as in other stories from Aksel Bakunts' Mtnadzor collection, the author vividly portrays the customs and way of life in a traditional patriarchal Armenian village. These cultural depictions are complemented by Bakunts' vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of Akar village. Beneath this picturesque surface, however, a looming tragedy unfolds. The story centers on a young, innocent girl who, in accordance with the rigid customs of the village, is forced into marriage—an act that ultimately leads to her untimely death.