Author
When was Jhumpa Lahiri born? (date or year accepted)
July 11, 1967
How does the story begin?
Mr and Mrs Das arguing on who will take Tina to the bathroom.
Which son is not Mr. Das's son?
Bobby
What does Mr.Kapasi's job as an Interpreter symbolize?
Language and communication
What Freudian concept does Mrs.Das affair represent?
Id
Where was she born and raised?
Born in London but raised in Rhode Island
What is Mrs. Das's secret?
She had an affair and Bobby is the result of it.
What is the name of Mr. Das's biological son?
Ronny
The theme of guilt is shown the most by which character?
Mrs. Das
Mr. Kapasi wanting to talk to Mrs. Das but still acts like a guide represents what Freudian concept?
Ego
Where has Lahiri taught creative writing?
Boston University and the Rhode Island School of Design
What attracts the monkeys to the Das family?
Mrs. Das accidentally leaves a trail of puffed rice behind them.
What is Mrs. Das's first name?
Mina
What symbol is left behind by Mrs. Das showing Mr. Kapasi’s lost hope?
Fallen piece of paper.
Mr.Kapasi's Fantasy/unconcious desire about Mrs.Das represents which Freudian concept?
Id
What award did this story win?
Pulitzer Prize in Fiction (2000)
What word does Mrs. Das use to describe Mr. Kapasi's job?
Romantic
What is Mrs. and Mr. Das's daughter name?
Tina
How does the constant symbolism of cameras effect the view of the Das family on thier trip?
The Camera symbolizes how distant the Das family is from their culture, looking at it through a lense rather than in person.
Mr.Kapasi questions weather he should convince her to tell Mr.Das about Bobby?
What Freudian Concept is this?
Superego
What other Language can Jhumpa Lahiri write in?
Italian
What/Who did Mrs. Das ignore while sleeping with her husband's friend?
Ronny crying in his playpen.
What is Mr. Das's first name?
Raj
What growth is done by the Das parents during the car ride of this story?
None
Mr. Das takes photos and ask for a smile to give the illusion that they were a happy family even though they are emotionally detached.
What Freudian concept is represented?
Ego