Characters
Tragically fell into water at an early age
JoJo
What city is Midnight’s Children mainly set in?
Bombay (Mumbai)
The event that happened when Saleem Sinai was born
India's Independence
What does “water” symbolize in The Covenant of Water?
Connection, memory, and healing.
Which two novels explore how family heritage shapes destiny?
Covenant of Water and Midnight’s Children
Elopes with Wickham, causing quite the scandal
Lydia
What southern Indian state is the setting for The Covenant of Water?
Kerala
What major event divided India and Pakistan?
The Partition of India (1947)
What does the moment of midnight symbolize in Midnight’s Children?
The birth of a new nation (India’s independence) and intertwined destinies.
How do both Indian novels deal with colonialism’s legacy?
They show how British rule shaped identity, medicine, and modernity.
Why does Digby go to India?
To join the Indian Medical Service to gain more experience as a doctor
In Pride and Prejudice, what is the name of Mr. Darcy’s grand estate?
Pemberley
Which political period in the 1970s inspired Rushdie’s “Emergency” scenes?
The Emergency (1975–1977)
In Pride and Prejudice, what symbolizes social class and personal worth?
Land, estates, and marriage.
How do Pride and Prejudice and Covenant of Water both explore marriage?
Both treat marriage as a way to navigate class and survival.
What is Elizabeth Bennet’s main social challenge?
Navigating class and marriage expectations.
Which two regions of India are important to Midnight’s Children besides Bombay?
Kashmir and Delhi
What era does Pride and Prejudice take place in?
The Regency Era (early 1800s)
Which recurring theme connects Covenant of Water and Midnight’s Children?
Identity shaped by history and family legacy.
What role does geography play across all three novels?
It defines characters’ opportunities, limits, and identities.
How does Saleem Sinai’s life parallel India’s history?
His birth and experiences reflect the nation’s identity crisis, fragmentation, and hope.
How does geography (rivers, coastlines, or estates) shape daily life in The Covenant of Water?
Waterways and coastal geography connect families, symbolize memory, and shape livelihoods in Kerala.
Name one historical factor shaping the medical and social world of The Covenant of Water.
British colonialism, caste divisions, or medical modernization in early 20th-century India.
How does setting reflect theme in Pride and Prejudice?
The English countryside mirrors social stability and moral order; city visits expose societal change.
Despite their different settings, what universal idea connects all three?
The search for identity and belonging amid social and historical change.