An Astrologers Day Flashcards
1
Q
What do the market place lights symbolize
A
Illusion of enlightenment from which the astrologer profits from
2
Q
What atmosphere do the shifting lights and dancing shadows create
A
A mystical, enchanting atmosphere
3
Q
What do the astrologers garden and equipment represent
A
The artificially of mush religious practice and the ability to take advantage of people’s faith
4
Q
What are the themes in astrologers day
A
- Appearance vs reality
- Fate vs free-will
- Fate, choice, coincidence
- Modernisation, tradition and inequality
- Mysticism and religious hypocrisy
- Guilt, fear and identity
5
Q
Read thought themes
A
6
Q
Setting
A
A marketplace in an unnamed village in India. The events of the story take place within a single day
7
Q
Who are the characters
A
The astrologer
Guru Nayak
The astrologers wife
8
Q
Who is the Protagonist
A
The astrologer
9
Q
Read through description of the characters
A
10
Q
Narrative viewpoint
A
Third person limited (astrologer)
