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Elena is Rahul’s girlfriend, whom he initially introduces to his and Sudha’s parents as his fiancée before Sudha’s wedding reception. Nearly a decade older than Rahul, Elena is an aspiring actress with a young daughter named Crystal. When Rahul disappears following his drunken toast at Sudha’s reception, he lives with Elena, eventually getting sober at her encouragement.
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Elena Character Timeline in Unaccustomed Earth
The timeline below shows where the character Elena appears in Unaccustomed Earth. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
4. Only Goodness
...her family. When Rahul shows up with his new fiancée, a 30-year-old aspiring actress named Elena, Sudha’s parents are stunned. Sudha’s father, who is typically silent, firmly states that Rahul cannot...
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...is 10 months old, Sudha receives a letter from Rahul—he’s sober now and living with Elena not far from their parents’ home in Wayland, working as a line cook. Sudha immediately...
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...framed photos of his and Sudha’s parents holding their new grandson. He tells Sudha about Elena’s daughter, Crystal, who treats him like a surrogate father. Later that evening, Sudha informs Rahul...
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