In The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai, colonialism has a major effect in the ways many of the characters view the world and themselves. Discuss what those views are for at least two characters in the novel. Consider the ways in which colonialism is ultimately damaging or beneficial for at least two characters in the novel. What other characters in works that we have read from and including Laozi’s Dao De Jing may be considered “colonized” in similar ways ?
Use 3 secondary sources that relate to the text and an annotated bibliography.
Use the 2 primary sources, Laozi’s Dao De Jing from The Norton Anthology World Literature Volume 1 Shorter Edition and novel The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai.