Day 5

The Vendor of Sweets Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    How has Jagan’s personality changed as he’s grown older?

    Jagan's flashbacks show sharp contrasts between his youth and current age. One notable example of this is Jagan's gluttony – although as a youth Jagan was notorious for his appetite, he is now almost absurdly fastidious about what he permits to enter his gullet. Jagan has also become more responsible and mellow with the passing of time, and the death of his wife Ambika left a large mark on him as well.

  2. 2

    Is Jagan more similar than he lets on to his son Mali? Why or why not?

    One other thing that becomes apparent in Jagan's reflections and flashbacks is that he also has a troubled relationship with his...

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