... where he received a second bachelor's degree in 1984. Although an immigrant, an outsider in Canadian society, Mistry already understood this condition, for in India he belonged to the Parsi community, whose Zoroastrian religious beliefs set its members on the edge of Hindu society. After a ... characters to withstand the outer world, a world awash with dangers to personal fulfillment and identity. Another question arises when considering the two novels: does the expose of political corruption and tyranny during Indira Gandhi's tenure still hold that much interest? She is long dead, ... ...

• Word Count: 4673
• Approx Pages: 19
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... where he received a second bachelor's degree in 1984. Although an immigrant, an outsider in Canadian society, Mistry already understood this condition, for in India he belonged to the Parsi community, whose Zoroastrian religious beliefs set its members on the edge of Hindu society. After a ... characters to withstand the outer world, a world awash with dangers to personal fulfillment and identity. Another question arises when considering the two novels: does the expose of political corruption and tyranny during Indira Gandhi's tenure still hold that much interest? She is long dead, ... ...

• Word Count: 4675
• Approx Pages: 19
• Grade Level: Undergraduate