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The protagonist's letters are addressed to Chinese premier Wen Jiabao from Balram Halwai. Balram is referring to how a man's life is "written" on his body.
“A rich man’s body is like a premium cotton pillow, white and soft and blank. Ours are...
Throughout Balram's narrative, Adiga constantly exposes the prevalence of corruption and deception throughout all of India's institutions. Schools, hospitals, police, elections, industries and every aspect of government are thoroughly corrupt,...
There was also a small fluffy ogre with a red tongue sticking out of its mouth hung by a chain from the rearview mirror. It was supposed to be a lucky charm, and the Stork liked to see it bob up and down as we drove.
The White Tiger study guide contains a biography of Aravind Adiga, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
The White Tiger essays are academic essays for citation. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga.
