Essay Questions

Why is Karan Mahajan depicting the Indian Judicial system as shady and ineffective?

Karan provides two specific examples which demonstrate that the judicial system is corrupt and ineffective in its service delivery. For instance, the police apprehend the suspects of the 1996 terrorist attack without linking any evidence against them. The police who are supposed to protect the public is in favor of the terrorists because they are not even gathering evidence to prosecute them. The police are portrayed as lazy fat individuals who are not doing their work properly. Karan further portrays the courts as filthy and unfit for social justice. The reader realizes that the courts are neglected because the authority has not prioritized justice for the people. Corruption in the court system is another big dilemma that is denying people justice.

What are the main impacts of the 1996 bomb blast on the people of Delhi?

Grief and depression are the main effects of the 1996 bomb blast on the people of Delhi. After the blast, thirteen people were killed and several others sustained serious injuries. The people that were left behind are struggling with sorrow and bad memories of the occurrence of that day. Vikas is disheartened because of the blast and no one seems to understand him. He is depressed and decides to stay outside his house for long hours. The death of his two sons out of the blast continues to haunt him.

How does Mansoor’s departure to the U.S impact on his life?

Mansoor is among the Delhi bomb blast injured victims that occurred in the year 1996. He later gets an opportunity to travel to the United States of America to study a degree in computer programming. While in the United States, he realizes that he has a lot of freedom and he can do anything that he wants. As a result, he starts drinking alcohol, watching pornography, smoking, and reveling. Life in the United States