The White Tiger

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Before You Read

Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-2

Chapters 3-4

Chapters 5-6

Chapters 7-8

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

While The White Tiger focuses on men and male relationships, what are the roles that women play in Balram’s journey from Laxmangarh to former Bangalore (now Bengaluru)?

How does China and India’s historical relationship color Balram’s choice of Premier Wen Jiabao as the addressee of his letters?

Balram alludes to the possibility of being gay throughout the novel, even calling Mr. Ashok an ex of sorts. What is the nature of their relationship?