Genre
Memoir
Setting and Context
The memoir was written in the context of the narrator's life history, starting in India, Ginestlay.
Narrator and Point of View
First-person narrative
Tone and Mood
There is neutrality between the tone and the mood.
Protagonist and Antagonist
The protagonist of the book is Saroo, who is also the author of the book.
Major Conflict
The author’s family is not accepted in any part of the town because the mother is a Hindu and the father is a Muslim. The mixed religion makes the author’s family be regarded as a disgrace in society.
Climax
The climax comes when Saroo is adopted in Australia and gets a new family.
Foreshadowing
Saroo’s arrival in Calcutta foreshadowed his peaceful and fruitful future.
Understatement
Humanity is understated in the text. When Saroo realizes that he is lost on the train, he cries for help, but people intentionally ignore him, and no one is willing to help.
Allusions
The story alludes to the challenges brought by poverty in families.
Imagery
The imagery of poverty is prevalent throughout the text. The author describes the conditions under which Saroo and his family lives are devastating. At times, the family sleeps hungry. Consequently, the description of poverty in this text depicts sight imagery.
Paradox
The irony of humanity is paramount in the text. For instance, people can decide to ignore paying attention to an individual who needs help. Sarro cries for help on the train, but people ignore him. Similarly, the street children in Calcutta are chased by people instead of helping them with accommodation and food.
Parallelism
Saroo's misplacement and adoption to a new family in Australia parallel Guddu’s efforts to locate him.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
N/A
Personification
Poverty is personified as having the ability to make others suffer in society.
