![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Velutha is also called "The God of Loss," a sad title that references the loneliness that accompanies living amongst the "Small Things." At the same time, recognizing the powerful presence of "Small Things" means knowing that we are never alone there is always someone watching, even if it is a flea or even a microbe. It can be a good or bad thing to keep watch over "Small Things." Velutha, " The God of Small Things," slips from place to place undetected, enjoying life's small pleasures without paying attention to the "Big" fact that he is an Untouchable and should not be playing with the twins or sleeping with their mother. Because "Small Things" are shunned, they must find refuge in dark, secret places like the river and the History House, or the hearts of those willing to nurture and protect them. They want to strive for culturally significant ideals such as an honorable family and a noble political life. All of these things seem to have no place in the lives of characters like Baby Kochamma and Comrade Pillai. In a society concerned with "Big Things" such as the caste system, political affiliations, and marriage, Roy directs the reader to the "Small Things." These can be small creatures and their activities-the "whisper and scurry of small lives"-as well as secrets, promises, sins, and other emotional 'creatures' that people do not want to acknowledge. ![]()
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