When Mr Pirzada Came to Dine Summary by Jhumpa Lahiri
What is the message of when Mr Pirzada Came to Dine?
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. Every evening Lilia and her parents have dinner with Mr. Pirzada.
Why is Mr Pirzada in the United States when Mr Pirzada Came to Dine?
Why was Pirzada in the United States? He was in the united states
because he had been offered grant from the pakistani government to study the foliage (plants and trees) of New England
.
When did Mr Pirzada come to dine food?
Pirzada Came to Dine' The story deals with cultural harmony between an Indian American family and an East Pakistani in Boston, in the backdrop of the
1971
India–Pakistan war.
What does the smashed pumpkin symbolize in when Mr Pirzada Came to Dine?
Halloween Pumpkin
It also represents the
time difference that can be interpreted as the contrast between Lilia's family and Mr. Pirzada's family in Pakistan
; their situations and the different cultures they each live in.
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
.
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 does Mr Pirzada bring Lilia each night?
Mr. Pirzada takes a special liking to Lilia, presenting her with
candy
each evening.
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.
Why is Lilia's mother happy that they are living in America?
Why is Lilia's mother happy about living in the United States? …
She was reading a book about Pakistan instead of American history
. Conflict: she wants to learn about Mr. Pirzada's home, wants to keep and maintain her cultural heritage and is trying to fit in as an american.
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).
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.
Where is Mr Pirzada from?
Pirzada came from
Dacca
, where he seemed like your classic husband and dad (to seven—yes, seven—daughters he can't tell apart). Employed as an academic botanist, he even had a 3-story house until the Pakistani civil war.
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.
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
.
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.
