What is Mr Pirzada situation at the end of the story?
Pirzada lost his family. He reunited with them at the end of the story; trees gain back their leaves in the spring. Mr. Pirzada wanted to protect Lilia and he treated her like the daughter he misses.
What does the candy symbolize in when Mr Pirzada Came to Dine?
The candy itself represents hope and a connection between Mr. Pirzada, his daughters, and Lilia. Mr. Pirzada spoils Lilia with candy because he has no daughters to fawn over in America.
What is the climax of when Mr Pirzada Came to Dine?
The climax of the story happens on Halloween when Mr. Pirzada is with Lilia’s family, as usual.
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. What assimilation issues were Lilia’s parents having? What Lilia was learning in school and weather it was important or not.
What conflicts does Mr Pirzada experience in the story?
In the story, there are several conflicts such as Pakistan’s current situation, Mr. Pirzada’s life conditions in America, Americans’ ignorance toward the issues of Pakistan, and the possiblity that Mr. Pirzada’s family is missing.
What gifts 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 are three objects associated with Mr Pirzada and what do they symbolize?
The three objects were candy, pocket watch and the pumpkin. Explanation: The candy itself represents hope and a connection between Mr. Pirzada, his daughters.
Why is Lilia’s mother happy about living in the United States?
Why is Lilia’s mother happy about living in the United States? Pirzada’s home, wants to keep and maintain her cultural heritage and is trying to fit in as an american.
Where is Mr Pirzada from?
Pakistan
Who is the protagonist in when Mr Pirzada Came to Dine?
Lahiri
How many daughters does Mr Pirzada have?
seven daughters
What feeling or message is conveyed by the scene of the adults sitting together with the TV turned off and Mr Pirzada in the uncharacteristic pose of having his head in his hands what might have happened?
Lines 514–517: What feeling or message is conveyed by the scene of theadults sitting together with the TV turned off and Mr. Pirzada in theuncharacteristic pose of having his head in his hands? What might haveHappened? The feeling or message that is conveyed by this scene is grief or denial.
What specific words indicate Lilia’s changing reactions to Mr Pirzada?
The specific words that indicate Lilia’s changing reactions to Mr. Pirzada are awkward, dread, unsettled and stranger. Lilia’s feelings relate to the story’s theme by showing that thoughts and feelings can change over time, and you don’t have to feel bad for changing your mind.
Why does she become more interested in the war?
Lilias becomes more interested in the war because she met Mr. Pirzada. This allows her to put a face to the news.
How do Lilia’s observations about Mr Pirzada further develop the story’s theme?
Pirzada further developthe story’s theme? Lilia’s observations demonstrate that time had really gone back in Mr. Pirzada’s place. She notes that her meals and actions were “only a shadow” of what happened already to his family in Dacca.