basic plot, main conflict, resolution
Couple who has grown apart, trying to recover their relationship after losing a baby.
Shoba and Shukumar are a couple that was once in love, but after their child was born dead, there grew a disconnection between them. The struggle with confessing to each other and realize that things are not the same. Shoba moves out
main characters, how are the related
Shoba and Shukumar; married couple that has been through a lot together
what role do secrets play in the story?
monster; the couple has never shared with one another and they separate the couple
what was the purpose of Shoba's game of telling secrets?
Shoba wanted to clear the air between her and Shukmar to make their split a lot easier. It allowed them to find the little bit of happiness left.
significance of story title
Temporary matter was the baby and relationship. Shoba had lost the baby and her pregnancy was only a temporary thing. Shoba and Shukmar had a child to call their own, but within an instant, the baby was gone and no longer a part of their lives.
theme
sadness and lack of communication after a tragedy may ruin a relationship
significance to book title
Shukmar is the interpreter. Though the relationship was getting better, he sulked around the house while Shoba went to work.
The malady is the bad relationship
