63 pages • 2 hours read
Deepti KapoorAge of Vice
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
How does the narration of stories from different perspectives enrich the plot and themes of the novel? How would the novel have been different if told from one perspective?
How do symbols of luxury and excess illustrate the divide between the wealthy and poor?
While most characters are referred to by their complete names, Ajay goes by one name only. Why is this the case? Consider Ajay’s identity as a Dalit from an impoverished background while framing your answer.
When Dean Saldanha, Neda’s editor, writes an exposé of the corrupt nexus between the Wadias and the Singhs, his story is killed and he is forced to resign from his job. What does this indicate about the difficulty of being an impartial and ethical journalist? Research the pressure independent media workers face in a world where business and political interests are intertwined.
What genre or genres does Age of Vice encompass? Support your answer with examples from the book.
Neda is the only significant woman character in the novel. What does this say about the novel’s universe?
Why does Neda disagree with Sunny’s plans for the Yamuna? How does the presence of slum communities around the Yamuna impact Neda’s opinion?
Dean’s investigation shows that the Wadias and Singhs are profiting from illegal activity in a way that harms the community. With research from the text, show how the Wadia-Singh nexus works to monopolize trade in UP and steal public money.
Sunny is a hedonistic wealthy young man, while Neda is a journalist. What draws these characters to each other? Support your answer with text-based evidence.
As the first part of a planned trilogy, the novel ends with many unresolved plot points. Offer a hypothesis of how two of these will play out in the next book.
