Character Development
"Though I was only fifteen, I was an experienced and fairly successful hand."
Who is the narrator?
"One evening he came home with a wad of notes..."
What is the inciting incident?
"He was about twenty, a tall, lean fellow, and he looked kind and simple enough for THIS"
What is "my purpose"?
"Two well-oiled men slid about in the soft mud..." This imagery.
What is tactile imagery.
He may be a liar, but Deepak did NOT lie about this:
a) Wrestling sometimes
b) How he makes money
c) His ability to cook
What is b) How he makes money?
This character's identity remains unknown throughout the story.
Who is the narrator's identity (or Deepak's)?
In this part of the story, we meet Arun, who is watching a wrestling match, and the narrator approaches him.
What is the exposition?
After this type of exchange, "Arun confined himself to comments on the match."
What is "preliminary exchange"?
"He was about twenty, a tall, lean fellow, and he looked kind and simple enough for my purpose." This imagery.
What is visual imagery?
The story is rich with imagery, but this is NOT mentioned at all:
a) Thighs
b) Clock Tower
c) Pillow
What is c) Pillow?
This character's internal conflict is implied.
Who is Arun's?
"I was still a thief when I met Arun..."
What is a denouement?
"When... the noise and busy confusion of the platform had ___________, I found myself standing alone on the platform."
What is "subsided"?
"I found it difficult to face him in the harsh light of day." This imagery.
What is organic imagery?
This is NOT one of Deepak's ammo: Observation, smiling, and flattery.
What is observation?
He was "put out of his stride for a moment with this reply: "So do you."
Who is Deepak (Or the narrator)?
"The Amritsar Express was just moving out. It was moving slowly enough for me to be able to jump on the footboard..."
What is the climax?
"I didn't want to make myself _____________ by staying at a hotel."
What is "conspicuous"?
I awoke late next morning to find that Arun had already made the tea.
What is symbolism?
"He knew, but neither his lips nor his eyes said anything about their knowing." This theme!
What is forgiveness?
This character provided 2 of the 3 requirements one needs, according to John Locke, to become "a gentleman".
Who is Arun?
"My hand took on an identity of its own as it slid around under the mattress, the fingers searching the notes."
What is a complication?
"I was fascinated by his __________ features and easy breathing..."
What is "tranquil"?
"The veranda had softened me."
What is figurative language?
They are roughly this many years apart.
What is 5 years?