Characters
Relationships
Symbols
Plot/Conflict
Setting/Themes
100
This character is often referred to as a small animal that has appeared in Television shows such as Tom and Jerry, as well as, Mickey Mouse.
Who is Balram (Country-mouse)
100
This character has a bigger conscience than her spouse.
Who is Pinky Madam?
100
This symbol represents the foundation of India's economy.
What is The Rooster Coop?
100
When Pinky Madam runs over a poor child in the street. This person is blamed for her crime.
Who is Balram?
100
This is the name of Balram's caste. It translates to "sweet-maker"
What is Halwai?
200
This character has a disease on his face that makes Balram uncomfortable and his name is really a nickname based on his illness
Who is Vitiligo-Lips
200
These two characters have a relationship that is similar to the relationship between Balram and his brother
Who are Mongoose and Ashok
200
This represents someone who can break out of the "Rooster Coop"
What is The White Tiger?
200
This is a type of meditation that Balram uses at the end of the chapter that causes the other drivers to ridicule him.
What is yoga?
200
This is a range of liquids that, according to his caste, Balram does not drink
What is alcohol?
300
The animal that refers to the oldest landlord
What is The Stork
300
This character replaced Pinky Madam when she left her spouse.
Who is Balram
300
When kept clean, these can differentiate those who are rich and those who are poor
What is teeth?
300
This carachter disrupts Ashok's growing relationship with Balram when he comes to visit Ashok.
Who is Mongoose?
300
These people, in the same position as Balram, cause him to isolate himself.
Who are the drivers?
400
This character is cunning an manipulative and has a large impact on Balram's values.
Who is Kusum?
400
This character is more respected by Balram than the other landlords
Who is the Stork?
400
Balram takes a sip from the remains of this beverage that Mr. Ashok drinks in his despair.
What is whiskey?
400
This is a gift given by Pinky Madam to Balram which cause a chain events where Balram eventually find his sense of entrepreneurship.
What is an envelope of money?
400
Breaking out of The Rooster Coop would represent a theme (commonly used in Julius Caesar)
What is Fate vs. Freewill
500
This is a recurring character who does not live in India and has not ever.
Who is Mr. Jiabo
500
Balram feels that he is being taken advantage of by this character.
Who is Kusum?
500
This substance is famous in the book for rotting teeth
What is paan?
500
This recurring symbol represents a constant internal conflict in Balram as to wether he should stay in it or break out.
What is The Rooster Coop?
500
This is the city where the chapter takes place.
What is Gurgaon?
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