47 pages 1 hour read

The Lowland

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Essay Topics

1.

How does ideology shape the main characters’ decisions? 

2.

Lahiri writes the entire novel in the third person. How does this narrative style influence the story line? 

3.

Explain how Lahiri’s metaphors influence the story and the reader. 

4.

Why is the lowland important, and what does it symbolize? Support your answer with examples from the text. 

5.

How do each of the characters struggle with their identities

6.

How does parenthood affect each of the characters? 

7.

What role does the Naxalite movement play in the development of the story line? Do you see any parallels between this radical political group and groups today? 

8.

In what ways does Udayan walk the line between right and wrong? 

9.

Explain how Udayan’s death affects both Gauri and Bijoli. 

10.

Explain how the theme of belonging develops throughout the novel. 

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