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All Characters Ram Mohammad Thomas Salim Prem Kumar Smita Shah/Gudiya Neelima Kumari Nita Colonel Taylor Maman Mr. Shantaram Shankar Balwant Singh Ahmed Khan Lajwanti Prakash Rao The Dacoits
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Q & A

by Vikas Swarup
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Introduction Intro
Plot Summary Plot
Summary & Analysis
  • Prologue
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 8
  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 10
  • Chapter 11
  • Chapter 12
  • Epilogue
Themes
  • All Themes
  • Coincidence vs. Fate  Theme Icon
    Coincidence vs. Fate 
  • Poverty and Inequality Theme Icon
    Poverty and Inequality
  • Corruption and Justice Theme Icon
    Corruption and Justice
  • Religion in India Theme Icon
    Religion in India
Quotes
Characters
  • All Characters
  • Ram Mohammad Thomas
  • Salim
  • Prem Kumar
  • Smita Shah/Gudiya
  • Neelima Kumari
  • Nita
  • Colonel Taylor
  • Maman
  • Mr. Shantaram
  • Shankar
  • Balwant Singh
  • Ahmed Khan
  • Lajwanti
  • Prakash Rao
  • The Dacoits
Symbols
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  • One-Rupee Coin Symbol Icon
    One-Rupee Coin
  • Trains Symbol Icon
    Trains
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