Characters
Who is the narrator of the story?
An unnamed British man who shares a cabin with Mr. Kelada.
Where does the story take place?
On a ship traveling from San Francisco to Yokohama.
In which part of the ship does most of the story take place?
In the narrator’s shared cabin and the ship’s dining room.
What theme is conveyed through Mr. Kelada’s sacrifice?
selflessness
Who is considered to be proud and 'patriotic'
Mr. Kelada
What is Mr. Kelada’s nickname, and why is he called that?
"Mr. Know-All" because he is opinionated and acts as if he knows everything.
What bet does Mr. Kelada make with Mr. Ramsay?
He bets $100 that Mrs. Ramsay’s pearls are real.
What does the confined space of the ship symbolize?
The inability to escape prejudices and judgments in confined or smaller places.
How does the story explore the theme of prejudice?
Through the narrator’s biased judgments of Mr. Kelada based on his ethnicity (appearance) and behavior.
Mr. Ramsay thinks his wife is wearing a necklace of____________________
cultured pearls
Why does Mrs. Ramsay appear nervous during the pearl debate?
She is hiding the truth about her real pearls.
Why does Mr. Kelada lose the bet even though he is right?
He realizes Mrs. Ramsay’s pearls are real but claims they are fake to protect her secret.
How does the ship’s diverse passenger group affect the story’s themes?
It emphasizes cultural clashes and the challenge of coexisting with different personalities.
What lesson does the story teach about appearances versus reality?
People are often judged by appearances, but their true character can only be seen through their actions.
Mr Kelada is considered to be an _______________ on pearls
expert
What does Mr. Kelada do to protect Mrs. Ramsay?
He pretends to be wrong about the authenticity of the pearls and loses the bet.
What is the significance of the letter that Mr. Kelada finds at the end of the story?
It contains $100 from Mrs. Ramsay, repaying him for the bet he intentionally lost.
Why is the ship’s journey important to the story’s plot?
It forces characters to interact closely, highlighting their prejudices and relationships
How does the story depict cultural differences?
It shows the tension and misunderstandings that arise from stereotypes and cultural biases
Mr.Kelada and Mr.Ramsay are both considered
Dogmatic
How does the narrator’s opinion of Mr. Kelada change by the end of the story?
He starts with a negative view but gains respect for Mr. Kelada’s integrity and selflessness.
How does the conflict between Mr. Kelada and the narrator reflect larger societal prejudices?
The narrator's initial dislike of Mr. Kelada is based on his race, background, and behavior, highlighting issues of cultural bias and stereotypes.
How does the ship’s journey reflect the narrator’s personal growth?
The journey parallels his changing views, as he moves from prejudice to understanding and respect for Mr. Kelada.
How does the theme of loyalty play a role in the story?
Mrs. Ramsay’s loyalty to her husband and Mr. Kelada’s loyalty to doing the right thing drive the story’s conflict and resolution.
Cultured pearls are considered to be
imitations