Questions About The Village by the Sea

by Anita Desai

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Can somebody suggest me a link to download an online pdf file for this novel ?

Satyasheel You can buy on kindle and play books.

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why the little girls of Silva family fascinated at Lila? [reply soon]

Grace She's different to them, as they came from a big city and she's from a little village. She's kind to them and brings them flowers to put in their hair…moreShe's different to them, as they came from a big city and she's from a little village. She's kind to them and brings them flowers to put in their hair plus they are excited at being at Thul.(less)

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How are the ending and the beginnig of the story similar?

Raijeli In the beginning Lila offers flowers to the rock in the sea just as her mother would have done if she was well at the time. At the end we see that Lil…moreIn the beginning Lila offers flowers to the rock in the sea just as her mother would have done if she was well at the time. At the end we see that Lilas mother has enough strength to offer flowers with the rest of the women.. hope that answered your question(less)

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According to the old man, why is the mongoose an enemy?

Raijeli The mongoose is an old enemy because it drinks the sweet water inside the coconut.. it literally climbs the tree to do this.. so that when the coconut…moreThe mongoose is an old enemy because it drinks the sweet water inside the coconut.. it literally climbs the tree to do this.. so that when the coconut falls down it is dry and empty inside and it is so frustrating when you are looking for a cool drink or something to eat since coconut trees are abundant by the coast(less)

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What is Lila's opinion of the treatment provided?

Raijeli Lola's opinion would probably be that she knew that the treatment would not work.. but never less she could not afford a doctor nor a good hospital be…moreLola's opinion would probably be that she knew that the treatment would not work.. but never less she could not afford a doctor nor a good hospital bed for her mother at the time(less)

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