Interpreter of Maladies | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Shoba and Shukumar's House - This place is big enough for an unhappy married couple to avoid each other on weekends.

Shoba and Shukumar's Baby - This symbolizes a great loss and the end of a relationship.

The Telling Game - When the lights are out, this reminds Shoba of her childhood at the grandmother's house in India.

The Candles - Shukumar puts these in an ivy pot.

Picture of a Woman - This object is kept a secret by Shukumar until the telling game.

Sweater Vest - This was an anniversary gift...
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