Malgudi Days | 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

Town Hall Parkappears in An Astrologer's Day - This is in the center of Malgudi. There, the astrologer is set up to do his craft by a path and under a tree.

13 Kabir St.appears in The Missing Mail - This is the location of a character who is trying to marry off his daughter.

Engladia'sappears in Gateman's Gift - This is a company where a character works as a gatekeeper for many years.

The Market Gateappears in The Blind Dog - This is a place where various merchants and beggars gather to...
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