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What is the significance of the scooterwalla at the start of "The Prophecy"? How does his philosophy relate to the rest of the story? How does it advance the story's themes?
The scooterwalla has a very carefree and almost fatalistic attitude. He believes that his fate is in place and nothing he does will change it, so he doesn't worry about driving dangerously. That attitude contrasts with the feelings of Amrita and Hemu, who express concern about how he drives. As a man, the scooterwalla is comfortable with living in a predetermined state, but the women feel trapped by it and push back against it.
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Looking at "The Prophecy," compare and contrast Chachaji the medium to...
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