the great indian novel by shashi tharoor research

1. Introduction 2. Historical Context 2.1 India’s Colonial Past 2.2 Independence Movement Overview 2.3 Socio-political Changes Post-Independence 3. Shashi Tharoor: The Author 3.1 Biography and Background 3.2 Literary Influences 3.3 Overview of Key Works 4. The Great Indian Novel Overview 4.1 Plot Summary 4.2 Key Themes and Motifs 4.3 Reception and Impact 5. Intertextuality in The Great Indian Novel 5.1 Mahabharata as Inspiration 5.2 Literary and Historical References 5.3 Cultural Symbolism 6. Character Analysis 6.1 Main Characters and Archetypes 6.2 Character Development and Transformation 6.3 Symbolic Roles of Characters 7. Narrative and Style 7.1 Narrative Structure 7.2 Language and Satire 7.3 Use of Humour 8. Critical Perspectives 8.1 Postcolonial Interpretations 8.2 Gender and Identity Analysis 8.3 Political Commentary 9. Conclusion