Practice Postcolonial And Environmental Ethics (6.6) - Unit 2 – The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh Part Two: The Flood

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Question 1.
What role does Fokir play in the story?
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Think about what Piya's purpose in the Sundarbans is.
Question 2.
Define the term 'displacement' in the context of the section.
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Consider the events depicted in the Morichjhãpi massacre.
3Question 3.
What is Fokir's primary role in the story?
- Cetologist
- Fisherman
- Scientist
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Recall who guides Piya through the Sundarbans.
4Question 4.
True or False: Piya speaks fluent Bengali.
- True
- False
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Think about her initial interactions with Fokir.
Question 5.
Discuss the ethical dilemmas presented in the context of Nirmal's past actions and the societal crisis depicted in the novel.
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Consider the implications of colonial history on present inequalities.
Question 6.
Analyze how the natural environment of the Sundarbans shapes the characters' fates and the narrative as a whole.
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Reflect on the mutual relationship between the characters and the landscape.

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