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51 pages 1 hour read

Megha Majumdar

A Burning

Megha MajumdarFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Essay Topics

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Analyze the symbol of the burning train. How does the burning train kickstart the plot, and what does it represent throughout the novel?

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PT Sir is an antagonist in the novel, but he is also an everyman type of character. Analyze Majumdar’s characterization of PT Sir. What drives him to sacrifice his morals? Is his ambition relatable?

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Write an essay in which you analyze the effect of India’s caste system on the characters in the novel.

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