An Astrologer's Day Flashcards
(15 cards)
Who is the author of ‘An Astrologer’s Day’?
The author of ‘An Astrologer’s Day’ is R. K. Narayan.
Where does the astrologer conduct his business?
The astrologer sets up his business under a tamarind tree in Town Hall Park.
What are the astrologer’s tools of trade?
His tools include:
* cowrie shells
* a square cloth with mystic charts
* a notebook
* palm leaf writings.
Was the astrologer genuinely knowledgeable?
No, he was not a real astrologer. He relied on guesswork and keen observation to impress people.
Why did the astrologer leave his village?
He fled after thinking he had killed a man during a quarrel.
What shocking realization does the astrologer have during the story?
He realizes that the stranger he meets is the very man he thought he had killed years ago.
How does the astrologer escape danger?
He convinces the stranger that his would-be killer is already dead, preventing the stranger from seeking revenge.
What is the twist at the end of the story?
The twist is that the astrologer’s guilt is lifted when he discovers the man he believed he had killed is still alive.
Fill in the blank: The astrologer has changed his appearance and his persona when he arrived in the city for _______.
[to avoid being recognized for his past crime].
What burden does the astrologer carry throughout the story?
The burden of guilt for a crime he thought he committed.
What does the phrase ‘the darkness load that was inside the astrologer has disappeared’ signify?
It signifies the relief the astrologer feels when he discovers the man he thought he killed is alive.
How does the astrologer win the sympathy of the readers?
He accepts his mistake and has learned a lesson, showcasing his intelligence and quick thinking.
Describe the character of the astrologer.
The astrologer is clever, observant, and fakes the role of a fortune teller, burdened by guilt from his past.
What themes are explored in the story ‘An Astrologer’s Day’?
The story explores:
* Deception
* Fate and Free Will
* Guilt and Redemption
* Human Nature.
Comment on the irony in the story.
The irony lies in the astrologer, who knows nothing about astrology, giving the most accurate reading of his life.
