Answer two of the following three questions about the novel
Answer two of the following three questions about the novel
Answer two of the following three questions about the novel and the movie “The MysticMasseur”. Each answer must consist of about 300-400 hundred words (1-1.5 pages)1.Discuss the development and rise to power of the protagonist Ganesh. How does theauthor use the development as an allegory for social and cultural critique in Trinidadculture in the mid-20th century? Is this development different in the movie and the book?2.The narrator of the story says: “Trinidad is full of crazy people.” Who are they?Discusone of the minor characters and their significance to the narrative development?a.Who are the “villains” in the Mystic Masseur? Ramlogan? Are there others?Discuss their relationship to Ganesh.b.Who is the Englishman Stewart? What is his role in the novel as compared to themovie?3.Discuss the role of religion in the novel. How is religion different in Trinidad than inIndia? How is it similar?