Games at twilight Flashcards
What is the central theme of ‘Games at Twilight’?
“The loss of innocence and the painful realization of insignificance.”
How does Ravi feel at the beginning of the game?
“Excited and determined to win by hiding successfully.”
What does Ravi’s hiding spot symbolize?
“A false sense of security and triumph
Why is Ravi excited about winning?
“He believes that being the last one found will make him a hero among the children.”
What is the turning point in the story?
“When Ravi emerges from his hiding spot
What does the children’s reaction to Ravi reveal?
“It shows how easily childhood emotions and victories are forgotten.”
How does Desai use contrast in the story?
“She contrasts Ravi’s feelings of triumph with his sudden realization of insignificance.”
What does the abandoned shed represent?
“A place of isolation
What is the significance of the title ‘Games at Twilight’?
“It represents the transition from day to night
How does Desai portray childhood in the story?
“As a world of intense emotions
What is a key quote that reflects Ravi’s emotional turmoil?
“‘He had wanted victory and triumph—not a funeral.’”
What role does the setting play in the story?
“The oppressive heat and dusty environment enhance the sense of suffocation and isolation.”
What literary technique does Desai use to show Ravi’s excitement?
“Imagery—vivid descriptions of his heartbeat
How does the story end?
“Ravi feels crushed and forgotten
What does Ravi’s final realization symbolize?
“The painful lesson that childhood victories and struggles often go unnoticed by others.”
How does Desai build tension in the story?
“Through detailed sensory descriptions and Ravi’s growing excitement and fear.”
What does twilight symbolize in the story?
“The transition from childhood innocence to a more painful awareness of reality.”
Why does Ravi feel ‘forgotten’ at the end?
“Because the other children have moved on
What is the role of the other children in the story?
“They represent the fleeting nature of childhood games and emotions.”
What lesson does Ravi learn?
“That personal victories do not always matter to others and that childhood can be cruel.”
How does Desai use sensory imagery?
“She describes the heat
What does the game symbolize?
“The larger world
How does Ravi’s emotional journey reflect a rite of passage?
“He moves from confidence and joy to disillusionment
Why is Ravi’s disappointment so intense?
“Because he built up his victory in his mind
What is a key symbol in the story?
“The locked shed—representing childhood fears and isolation.”
How does the narrative perspective affect the reader?
“It closely follows Ravi’s emotions
Why does Ravi not join the final game?
“Because he is overwhelmed by the realization of his own insignificance.”
What message does Desai convey about childhood experiences?
“That childhood is filled with intense emotions
How does Desai portray the difference between childhood perception and reality?
“Ravi believes he is a hero
What is the final emotion Ravi experiences?
“A deep sense of insignificance and sorrow.”
