The Man-Eater of Malgudi | 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

Malgudi - A small, imaginary town most likely located in southern India, this location serves as the setting for most of the story.

Kabir Street - The location of Nataraj's house.

Queen Anne Chair - A spot in the foyer of Nataraj's press that is desired by multiple parties and which Vasu insists on occupying.

Nehru - The Prime Minister of India during the mid-twentieth century.

Heidelberg - Another printing press owned by Nataraj's neighbor, the Star press.

The Blue Curtain - This divides the press's inner workings from the eyes of outsiders....
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