Difference between revisions of "2009-10 AM Fictions of India - Expert Perspectives"
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| − | Thesis: The caste system is in ''Untouchable'' more important than in ''Kim''. | + | Thesis: The term 'caste system' is in ''Untouchable'' more important than in ''Kim''. |
==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
Revision as of 21:25, 14 December 2009
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 term '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?
