Plot Summary (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Narrative structure of The God of Small Things
Narrative structure of The God of Small Things
Non-linear, weaving between 1993 and 1969
Year the twins reunite in Ayemenem
Year the twins reunite in Ayemenem
1993 (when they are 31 years old)
Sophie Mol's cause of death
Sophie Mol's cause of death
Drowns when boat capsizes after hitting log
Velutha's caste
Velutha's caste
Paravan (Untouchables)
Family business founded by Mammachi
Family business founded by Mammachi
Paradise Pickles & Preserves
Ammu's forbidden affair partner
Ammu's forbidden affair partner
Velutha (crosses caste boundaries)
Baby Kochamma's false accusation against Velutha
Baby Kochamma's false accusation against Velutha
Accuses him of rape to police
Who manipulates twins to testify falsely vs Velutha
Who manipulates twins to testify falsely vs Velutha
Baby Kochamma
Central refrain about life's quick transformations
Central refrain about life's quick transformations
'Things can change in a day'
Ammu & Velutha's nightly parting words
Ammu & Velutha's nightly parting words
'Tomorrow? Tomorrow'