The tone of this story is
sympathetic
, because you feel bad for Mr. Pirzada being away from his family for so long, especially given the fact that his country is going through a rough time.
What does the candy symbolize in when Mr Pirzada Came to Dine?
That's kind of what the candy represents:
an exchange or token of affection from Mr. Pirzada to Lilia
. It's also Mr. Pirzada's way of recognizing that Lilia's a good kid: “I only spoil children who are incapable of spoiling” (WMPCTD 23) he tells Lilia's parents.
The process of growing up involves self-discovery. Through Lilia,
Lahiri
examines the way this process can be complicated by living within two different cultures.
What does Mr Pirzada symbolize?
The candy
symbolizes Mr. Pirzada's and Lilia's relationship because Mr. Pirzada gives candies as gifts to Lilia. Mr. Pirzada gives a piece of candy to Lilia when the family is sitting in the living room watching the news.
Why does Lilia eat the candies but not brush her teeth?
Lilia believes that by eating this candy every night before prayers, she is helping his family and his family will be alright. So she won't brush her teeth that same night, because
she believes her prayers will be washed out if she wash out the candy from her mouth
.
Is Mr Pirzada Pakistani?
Mr. Pirzada is from Dacca,
then a part of Pakistan
. He left behind his wife and seven daughters for a fellowship to study the foliage of New England.
What does Mr Pirzada do with his time?
Why does Mr. Pirzada take out his pocket watch when he watches television? He
synchronize his watch to the time
at Docca because he wants to be close to his family in spirit.
What gift does Mr Pirzada give Lilia?
Answer: In “When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine” by Jhumpa Lahiri, Mr. Pirzada gives Lilia candy every time he visits her and her family, and Lilia keeps the candy in
a special sandalwood box
that once belonged to her grandmother.
What is the relationship between Lilia and Mr Pirzada?
In “When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine,” he forms
an affectionate relationship with Lilia
, the 10-year-old daughter of a couple who host him to dinner every evening. Mr. Pirzada misses his wife and seven daughters in Bangladesh and is very worried about their safety during the 1971 war with India.
Who is Mr Pirzada why does he frequently visit Lilia's family?
He came to dine with their family because one
night Lilia's family looked him up in the address book and called him to dine with them.
What happened when Lilia got home after trick or treating?
Lilia's dad fixed it, and when Lilia returned from trick or treating at night
she found the pumpkin smashed into pieces in her frontyard
.
Do Lilia's parents feel she is receiving a good education?
Do Lilia's parents feel she is receiving a good education?
Lilia's mother feels she is receiving a fine education
. She feels that “Lilia has plenty to learn at school.” On the other hand, her father is questionable about Lilia's education.
Why does Lilia throw away the candy?
Pirzada—by throwing away her candy
after she learns that he's rejoined his family in Pakistan
. Her candy was her connection to Mr. Pirzada, and now it's just a painful reminder of his absence.
What is the main idea of when Mr Pirzada Came to Dine?
In “When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine” Jhumpa Lahiri presents the idea that
kindness can be helpful for a person that needs it
. No matter what situation one person can be in always be kind it can make them feel better.
How is Mr Pirzadas pocket watch different from the watch he wears on his wrist?
-The pocket watch represents Mr. Pirzada thinking about his family in Dacca because it is set to the time in Dacca. -The wrist watch
represents American life
(American time).
Why was Mr Pirzada no longer considered Indian?
Pirzada is no longer considered an
Indian by nationality
. Ever since Partition in 1947, India has been divided. The distinction makes no sense to Lilia: Mr. Pirzada and her parents speak the same language, share the same sense of humor, eat the same foods, and have many customs in common.
