2009-10 AM Fictions of India - Expert Perspectives
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Boy Heroes
Thesis: Kim is an anti-hero, whereas Bakha is a hero.
Humanity
Thesis: Gifts and offerings are no result of charity.
Power
Thesis: Kim is more powerful than Bakha.
Caste System
Thesis: The caste system is in Untouchable more important than in Kim.
Religion
Thesis: The protagonists are open-minded towards different religions.
Nation
Thesis: Kim and Bakha are symbols for the ongoing national change (modern India).
Colonialism
Question: How far are the protagonists influenced by colonialism?
