The God of Small Things
Novel
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Arundhati Roy
The God of Small Things Key Facts
Key Facts
Title: The God of Small Things
Author: Arundhati Roy
Published: 1997
Genre: Fiction / Political Novel / Family Saga / Postcolonial Literature
Setting: Ayemenem, Kerala, India - mainly during the 1960s, with shifts between past and present.
Narrative Style: Non-linear; poetic and fragmented storytelling blending memory, time, and emotion.
Themes:
Caste discrimination and...
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The God of Small Things Summary
"The God of Small Things" is a novel written by Indian author Arundhati Roy. Set in the southern Indian state of Kerala, the story unfolds through a non-linear narrative, blending past and present, as it explores themes of love, caste discrimination, family dynamics, and societal norms.
The novel revolves around the lives of fraternal twins, Estha and Rahel, and their tumultuous journey from child...
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The God of Small Things Characters
Estha (Esthappen Yako): Estha is the twin brother of Rahel. He represents silence and emotional suppression.
Rahel: She is Estha’s twin sister. She is a curious and observant person.
Ammu: She is the Mother of the twins. She defies societal norms by falling in love with Velutha, an "untouchable." She symbolizes resistance and vulnerability.
Velutha: Velutha is a lower-caste worker. He is a member...
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The God of Small Things Themes
Love and Forbidden Relationships: The novel "The God of Small Things" investigates the complexities of love, desire, and the social boundaries in human lives.
Caste and Social Inequality: It highlights the cruelty of India's caste system and its impact on relationships and lives of human beings.
Family and Childhood Trauma: The novel depicts the effects of family. It displays broken and traumat...
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