1. Constellation of Central Characters in “Heat and Dust”
The Begum
Douglas
The Nawab
1920s
Sandy
Olivia
Narrator
1970s
Ritu
Chid
Inder Lal
Mother
Leelavati
Maji
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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
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3. Constructions of “Indianness” in Heat and Dust
Harry`s view
29-31, 62/63, 123/124,
Douglas` view 91-94,
The Nawab
His own view
76, ,
Major Minnie`s view
79-81,
Olivia`s view
14-15, 37-41, 92, , 132, , 150, 152
Mrs. Crawford’s and Mrs. Minnies`view
27-29, 60/61
Inder Lal
Narrator’s view
5-11, 42-44, 82/83,
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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,
Symbolism in Heat and Dust
Heat and Dust (Leitmotif): 12, 45, 62, 69, 74, 101, 102, 103, 113, (end of heat, monsoon begins)
Graveyards (English): 21-22, 91-94
Shrines: 39/40, 48, 57
Pianos, piano playing: 75/76, 111/112
Abortions:
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