Key Locations
The majority of White Teeth takes place in this city, famous for Big Ben tower and double-decker buses.
Where is London, England?
The novel opens on this holiday in which people commonly make resolutions on December 31.
When is New Year's Eve?
A scientist in White Teeth, Dr. Perret, was once a member of this extremist political faction lead by Adolf Hitler.
Who were the Nazis?
One family in White Teeth, the Iqbal family, is originally from this South Asian country which is bordered by India and has a majority Muslim population.
Where is Bangladesh?
Two characters, Archie and Samad, took part in World War II traveling in one of these large military vehicles
What are tanks?
In White Teeth, a geneticist named Marcus Chalfen performs experiments on these tiny rodents.
In White Teeth, the Bowden family is originally from this country, known for being the birthplace of Bob Marley and Rastafarianism.
Where is Jamaica?
In 1948, one character, Archie, competes for cycling in this international sports competition in London.
What are the Olympics?
Two characters, Millat and Magid, are of this relation to each other.
What are brothers/twins?
One character, Archie Jones, is pen pals with a man named Horst Ibelgaufts, who is from this European country which is neighbors with Norway and Finland.
Where is Sweden?
Many events and conversations in White Teeth unfold in one of these establishments, which is common in England and can serve as a bar, a restaurant, and a poolroom.
What is a pub?
Several characters in White Teeth belong to this religious group, which famously predicted the end of the world in 1914 and forbids blood transfusions.
Who are Jehovah's Witnesses?