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“Did our Jesus go gadding about with dancing girls like your Krishna? Did our Jesus go about stealing butter like your arch-scoundrel Krishna?”.
This quote comes from Swaminathan’s biblical scripture teacher Mr. Ebenezar, who begins scolding the Hindus of his class by insulting Krishna. This represents the first moment of cultural friction in the book.
“I am going to bring Rajam here, bundle him up, and throw him into the river”.
Mani’s quote occurs when he and Swaminathan are walking along the Sarayu River. It conveys the distaste that Mani bore for Rajam before the two became best friends.
“Yes, but my drawing master has asked me to see him. I suppose even then I should not go […] If I fail in the drawing examination I think you will be pleased”.
Swaminathan lies to his mother so he can play with Rajam for the first time. It is indicative of the boy’s tendency to tell lies throughout the book in order to achieve his desires.
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