The God of Small Things Flashcards
1
Q
Pappachi’s Moth
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bitterness,anger, fear and uncomfortability, missed opportunity
2
Q
Paradise, pickles and preserves
Symbols
A
How badly the family wants to control time and how the family preserves memories. Preservation of traditions and memories
3
Q
The History house
Symbols
A
India, family history, a refuge for the children, a place where “forbidden love” exists (Velutha and Ammu)
4
Q
The River
Symbols
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major events occur around river and it holds the truth (for events relating to Sophie Mol; Velutha and Ammu)
5
Q
Rahel’s toy watch
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the freezing of time from Rahel’s perspective
