Roy has published a great deal of political writing, has worked as an activist, and has been imprisoned for her political beliefs. Research her political views and activities, and read some of her political writings. How would you characterize Roy's position on issues such as globalization and terrorism? What have been the results of her activism in India and around the world?
As an Indian novel written in English, The God of Small Things is part of a genre of literature stretching back to the days of the British Raj. Research the ways in which Roy's novel relates to this tradition, which includes authors such as R. K. Narayan and Salman Rushdie. In what ways does Roy's novel fit into this tradition, and in what ways does it belong outside of it? What innovations does Roy.....
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