How does the pervasiveness of abuse affect the plot and the characters? What role does the village itself (or society at large) play in the perpetuation of such abuse? Use specific examples from the text to support your analysis.

Compare and contrast Geeta and Saloni. How do their personalities differ? How do their versions of past events differ? How do these differences impact the story?

Describe Farah’s character. How do her decisions impact Geeta? Are the two friends, enemies, or both? What motivates Farah to engage in blackmail and extortion?