The God of Small Things

Lesson 17
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ELA

Unit 3

12th Grade

Lesson 17 of 37

Objective


Analyze the author’s use of the changes in Ayemenem to develop the theme of memory.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy  pp. 118 – 129

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

As used in paragraph 2 of p. 121, “amputated” most closely means

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Writing Prompt

Summarize the author’s message about the changes that have taken place at the river and History House. Use examples to support your answer.

How does the author develop the idea of memory in these pages? Use evidence to support your answer.

Key Questions


  • Note the setting.
  • What image does the author convey about the river with her descriptions on pp. 118–119?
  • How do these descriptions relate to the theme of history?
  • What words or phrases stand out to you as most significant in these descriptions? Why?
  • What ironic fact do we learn about the History House?
  • Track the narrator’s descriptions of the hotel. What is her tone toward the hotel? How do you know?
  • What is the significance of the watch appearing on p. 121 amidst all of this change?
  • How does Rahel’s interaction with comrade Pillai develop the theme of memory?
  • Why does Rahel describe Sophie Mol as “Loved from the Beginning” on p. 129?

Notes


Students may read pp. 125–129 for homework if necessary.

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