Games at Twilight

by

Anita Desai

Games at Twilight Symbols

The Shed

The shed symbolizes how the unknown inspires fear. When Ravi ducks into the shed to hide from Raghu during a game of hide and seek, he is immediately terror-stricken. It is very dark and Ravi…

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The Veranda / Den

The veranda, or den, at the children’s home represents the sense of safety and protection that familiar people, places, and things foster. The veranda, which is the children’s home base when they are playing hide…

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