Karma by Khushwant Singh

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Karma

By 

Khushwant Singh

British empire in 1921

The British colonized India until 1947

Ghandi: Non-co-operation 

civil disobedience (burgerlijke ongehoorzaamheid)

Let's have a look at the story!

What is true for which person?

Sir Mo

Sir Mohan

Lady Mohan

travels first-class

speaks English

is Indian

Wears traditional Indian clothing

wants to impress the English

does not speak English

does not like Indians

is not respected by the British

What is the climax of the story?
(remember: not the end)

What kind of narrator does the story have?
(verteller)

1. first person narrator
2. Second person narrator
3. Third person narrator

Sir Mohan looks up to the English and tries to imitate them. What does he expect?

1. that the British will notice and see him as their equal
2. That the British will not notice he is Indian
3. That the British will like him less because he copies them
4. That the British will think he is better than other Indians

How does the story end?

What point do you think the story is trying to make?

Can you explain the title 'Karma'?

1. Yes!
2. No!