Introduction to the Novel The God of small things by Arundhati Roy

“The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy

General knowledge about the Novel

 Characters

1. Who is Pappachi,?
   Ans. Pappachi is Revathy Ipe, the father of Ammu and Chacko.
2. What is, the full name, of Baby Kochamma,?
   Ans. Navomi Ipe.
   3 Who are, the twin characters, in the novel?
   Ans. Estha (Esthappen) and Rahel.
3. Who is ,Ammu?
   Ans. The mother, of Estha a,nd Rahel.
4. Who is Chacko?
   Ans. Ammu’s brother ,and Estha and Rahel’s uncle.
5. Who is ,Sophie Mol?
   Ans. Chacko’s daughter from his marriage to Margaret Kochamma.
6. Who is, Velutha?
   Ans. A Dalit carpenter and an employee at the Ipe family pickle factory.
7. Who is, Margaret Kochamma?
   Ans. Chacko’s ex-wife and Sophie Mol’s mother.
8. Who is, Mammachi?
   Ans. The mother of Ammu and Chacko, and wife of Pappachi.
9. Who is, Kochu Maria?
   Ans. The family’s maid.
   Plot and Themes
10. What is, the chief theme of (The God of Small Things),?
    Ans. The chief theme, of the Novel, is historical, and social factors, on personal lives, focusing on forbidden love, family dynamics, and social standards.
11. Where is, the novel fixed?
    Ans. In an Indian village “ Ayemenem in Kerala”
12. How does, the novel originate?
    Ans. On ariving of Rahel from abroad to Ayemenem.
13. What heart-breaking incident marks the climax of the story?
    Ans. Accidental death of Sophie Mol.
14. What kind of insect did Pappachi decern/discover,?
    Ans. Moth.
15. Why is, Pappachi’s moth momentous?
    Ans. Pappachi’s moth embodies his unrecognized attainments, and his annoyance, and frustration which impacts his family.
16. How is, the story described?
    Ans. Through a non-linear narrative, shifting between dissimilar timelines and viewpoints.
17. What prohibited relationship is central to the novel?
    Ans. The love affair between Ammu and Velutha.
18. What communal issue, does Velutha’s character highlight?
    Ans. Rigid caste system in India.
19. How does, Ammu die?
    Ans. Poverty/ isolation.