GOS P3

Question 1

T

Answer 1

Manipulation of linguisitic elements allows Roy to reject British colonialism and explore Indian cultural identity through the twins.

Question 2

E

Answer 2

The use of Inglish, (a blend of English and Indian linguistic elements) serves to reject British colonialism and explore the cultural identity explored through characters

Question 3

Q1

Answer 3

“BE INDIAN, BUY INDIAN” as “NAIDNI YUB, NAIDNI EB”
-act of transgression that demonstrate the twins’ rebellion against the English-izing

Question 4

Q2

Answer 4

“locus standi” as “locus stand I”

-phrase symbolises loss of identity and consummation to British culture
-focus on pronunciation unravel alternative ideological frameworks and rejection of being “subaltern”