CHARACTERS
Balram Halwai
What is the main character's full name?
India
Where is the movie set?
Class system
What system traps Balram?
White Tiger
What is Balram called as a child?
New Delhi
What is the capital of India
The Stork's family
Who hires Balram as a driver?
Driver
What job does Balram get in Delhi
A metaphor for social entrapment
What is the ‘Rooster Coop’?
Rare individual who breaks free
What does the White Tiger represent?
Hinduism
Which religion is most common in India?
Pinky Madam
What is Ashok’s wife’s name?
Fatal accident
What happens involving Pinky Madam?
Inequality & ambition
What is a key theme of the film?
Bangalore
What city does Balram move to?
Millions (about 36M)
Approximately how many gods are there in Hinduism (as commonly described)?
The Mongoose
What is Ashok’s brother called?
Confess to crime
What is Balram forced to do after the accident?
Freedom & success
What motivates Balram?
Taxi service
What business does he start?
They are considered sacred in Hinduism.
Why are cows often protected in India?
The Chinese Premier
Who does Balram write letters to?
Kills Ashok and steals money
What drastic action does Balram take?
Retaliation
What happens to his family (implied)?
USA
Where does Ashok return from?
Caste system
What large social system is shown in the movie and exists in India?