Characters
Main protagonist
Saroo
What is the name of the town where Saroo was born
Khandwa
What theme involves Saroo's search for his roots?
Identity
What event starts Saroo's journey away from his family
Saroo gets separated from his brother at the train station.
What literary device is used when Saroo recalls memories of his early childhood
Flashback
Saroo's older brother
Which city does Saroo mistakenly travel to by train
Kolkata (Calcutta)
What theme covers Saroo's connections to his families?
Belonging
What happens to Saroo after he ends up in an orphanage
Saroo is adopted by an Australian family.
What literary device involves the use of objects or actions to represent larger concepts or ideas
Symbolism
Saroo's adoptive father
John Brierley
What city does Saroo get adopted into
Hobart
What theme is shown by Saroo's persistence
Resilience
What method does Saroo use to try to find his way back home
Saroo uses Google Earth to search for his hometown
What literary device is used to help readers visualise Saroo's experiences
Imagery
Saroo's biological mother
Fatima
What tool does Saroo use to search for his hometown as an adult
Google Earth
What theme focuses on the bonds Saroo has with his families
Family
What significant event happens when Saroo returns to India
Saroo reunites with his biological mother in India
What literary device hints at events that will occur later in the story
Foreshadowing
Saroo's younger sister in India
Shekila
What is the name of the neighborhood in Khandwa where Saroo's family lived
Ganesh Talai
What theme involves Saroo using Google Earth
Technology
Saroo discovers the name of his hometown is Khandwa
What key piece of information helps Saroo finally locate his home
What literary term describes a recurring element, such as Saroo's persistent memories of his family
Motif