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Essay Topic 1

Kanthapura and India have a strict caste system. What castes are there? What is the lowest caste? Why is it so radical that Moorthy would associate with the Pariahs and encourage others to do the same?

Essay Topic 2

Indian villages have rich legendary histories about gods or godlike heroes. Who is the goddess of Kanthapura? Why is the goddess important to Kanthapura?

Essay Topic 3

Conflicts between characters are often caused by a problem. What are some conflicts that occur in Kanthapura? Are the conflicts in the book mostly man vs. man, man vs. nature, or man vs. self? Are they internal or external conflicts?

Essay Topic 4

The Skeffington Coffee Estate is a large plantation that uses cheap labor. How are coolies used to work the land? What are the working conditions like at the Estate? Are coolies much different than slaves?

Essay Topic 5

The sahib had...

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