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Constellation of Central Characters in “Heat and Dust”

Constellation of Central Characters in “Heat and Dust”. The Begum. The Nawab. Douglas. 1920s. Sandy. Olivia. Narrato r. 1970s. Ritu. Chid. Inder Lal. Mother. Leelavati. Maji. Representation of Englishness in “Heat and Dust”. flat, one-dimensional characters. complex characters.

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Constellation of Central Characters in “Heat and Dust”

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  1. Constellation of Central Characters in “Heat and Dust” The Begum The Nawab Douglas 1920s Sandy Olivia Narrator 1970s Ritu Chid Inder Lal Mother Leelavati Maji Jan Rohrbach

  2. Representation of Englishness in “Heat and Dust” flat, one-dimensional characters complex characters Douglas Harry Dr. Saunders 1920s Major Minnies Mrs. Saunders Beth Crawford Mrs. Minnies 1970s Hippie travellers Chid Jan Rohrbach

  3. Constructions of “Indianness” in Heat and Dust Harry`s view 29-31, 62/63, 123/124, 152-154 Douglas` view91-94, 127-133 The Nawab His own view 76, 105-107, 115-119 Major Minnie`s view 79-81, 127-133 Olivia`s view 14-15, 37-41, 92, 113-119, 132, 139-141, 150, 152 Mrs. Crawford’s and Mrs. Minnies`view 27-29, 60/61 Inder Lal Narrator’s view 5-11, 42-44, 82/83, 107-110 Jan Rohrbach

  4. History and Symbolism in Heat and Dust History in Heat and Dust British Colonial Rule: 12-15, 32-35, 79-81, 88/89, 107 Dacoits, Rebellions, Unrest: 27, 79-81, 127 Religious Tensions (Hindu-Muslim) : 59-61 Suttees, attitudes towards death : 48-53, 94-100 Symbolism in Heat and Dust Heat and Dust (Leitmotif): 12, 45, 62, 69, 74, 101, 102, 103, 113, 139-141 (end of heat, monsoon begins) Graveyards (English): 21-22, 91-94 Shrines: 39/40, 48, 57 Pianos, piano playing: 75/76, 111/112 Abortions: 139-146 Jan Rohrbach

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