The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh 1. Question: Who is the main speaker of the novel "The Shadow Lines"? Answer: An unnamed Bengali boy, who narrates most of the story. 2. Question: Which two cities play an important role in the novel? Answer: Kolkata and London. 3. Question: Who is Tridiv Ghosh? Answer: The speaker's maternal uncle, who was an important influence in his life. 4. Q: How is the character of Tha'ma presented? Answer: As the speaker's grandmother, who is a strong and influential woman. 5. Question: How are the ideas of borders and boundaries reflected in the novel? Answer: Invisible lines between country borders, cultural differences and personal relationships are discussed. 6. Q: How are the Kolkata riots of 1964 incorporated into the story? Answer: It is used as an important historical background, which affects the lives of the characters. 7. Q: Who is Ila and what is her role? Answer: Ella is the speaker's childhood friend
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