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The God of Small Things
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Arundhati Roy wrote a novel titled ‘The God of Small Things’ that describes the childhood experiences of fraternal twins. The story revolves around how the ‘Love Laws’ destroyed the lives of the twins. The rules and regulations described whom they were to love, who were to love them back, in which manner, what extent, and for which period. In doing so, the book unravels the mystery of how the small things affect the behavior of diverse people in different circumstances (Roy 1997). The book revolves around an epigraph that states that never again will a single story be told as if it’s the only one.’ Roy’s choice of the line was not only strategic but also sought to inform the readers of the multiple-perspective way of telling stories. The epigraph has great significance and plays out in the content and form of the novel. It is imperative to note that the choice of the words ‘God of Small Things’ is intentional, seeking to communicate a serious message to its readership. This paper intends to shed light on the use of capitalizations throughout the novel.
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The book ‘The God of Small Things’ describes the story of a …show more content…
Ranging from attracting a broader perspective of understanding the story, the author intends to enlighten the readers of the differences in people's beliefs, opinions, and values. Additionally, it has also emerged that the ‘God of Small Things’ in the novel is Velutha. Additionally, going by the name ‘The God of various forms of Losses,’ Velutha almost dies in a love encounter involving Ammu. Estha and Rahel appear to take extra caution on small things, an aspect that apparently lacks in people. The story reveals the fact that only small people take note of little things. Lastly, the novel employs the use of capitalization in such a manner as to attract the attention of the
Student’s Name
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Date
The God of Small Things
Introduction
Arundhati Roy wrote a novel titled ‘The God of Small Things’ that describes the childhood experiences of fraternal twins. The story revolves around how the ‘Love Laws’ destroyed the lives of the twins. The rules and regulations described whom they were to love, who were to love them back, in which manner, what extent, and for which period. In doing so, the book unravels the mystery of how the small things affect the behavior of diverse people in different circumstances (Roy 1997). The book revolves around an epigraph that states that never again will a single story be told as if it’s the only one.’ Roy’s choice of the line was not only strategic but also sought to inform the readers of the multiple-perspective way of telling stories. The epigraph has great significance and plays out in the content and form of the novel. It is imperative to note that the choice of the words ‘God of Small Things’ is intentional, seeking to communicate a serious message to its readership. This paper intends to shed light on the use of capitalizations throughout the novel.
Question 1
The book ‘The God of Small Things’ describes the story of a …show more content…
Ranging from attracting a broader perspective of understanding the story, the author intends to enlighten the readers of the differences in people's beliefs, opinions, and values. Additionally, it has also emerged that the ‘God of Small Things’ in the novel is Velutha. Additionally, going by the name ‘The God of various forms of Losses,’ Velutha almost dies in a love encounter involving Ammu. Estha and Rahel appear to take extra caution on small things, an aspect that apparently lacks in people. The story reveals the fact that only small people take note of little things. Lastly, the novel employs the use of capitalization in such a manner as to attract the attention of the