A Temporary Matter

Explain the role light plays in the story. How does darkness protect Shoba and Shukumar? How does it harm them?

Are Shoba and Shukumar static or dynamic characters? Explore the ways in which they either change or remain the same throughout the story.

In what ways do the characterizations of Shoba and Shukumar before the loss of their son explain the ways their grief manifests differently once the tragedy befalls them?