T e e , Sy bol a d
C aracter i T e W ite
Tiger
CC by Choudele Citenga
, Sy bol
T e W ite Tiger (t e a i al) T e Roo ter Co
Symbolizes: Rarity, uniqueness, and natural genius. Symbolizes: The opp
system and class en
Explanation: Balram is called the "White Tiger" because
he is seen as a rare creature 4 someone who breaks out Explanation: The Ro
of his social caste and rises through intelligence and remain trapped in se
ambition. It's a metaphor for being one-of-a-kind in a rebel 4 just like chic
world of conformity. escape even when t
C a delier (i Balra ' office) T e Dark e a
Symbolizes: Western-style wealth, modernity, and Symbolizes: India's
Balram's transformation.
Explanation: "The D
Explanation: The chandelier is a symbol of his success, ignorance, and oppr
power, and his attempt to imitate or achieve the luxury wealth, modernity, a
of the upper class. It contrasts with his village past. literally and symboli
T e Red Bag T e Broke Go
Symbolizes: Wealth, temptation, and the moral turning Symbolizes: Loss of
point.
Explanation: In seve
Explanation: The red bag containing the bribe money broken or ignored. T
that Ashok carries is a recurring image. It becomes a decay, and hypocris
symbol of everything Balram wants 4 freedom, money, unequal society.
and power 4 and ultimately becomes the object over
which he commits murder.
Buffalo (Balra ' village deity) T e Ho da City
Symbolizes: Mindless tradition and submission. Symbolizes: Wealth
relationship with po
Explanation: The villagers worship a buffalo, which
symbolizes blind faith and stagnation. It contrasts Explanation: As Ash
C aracter i T e W ite
Tiger
CC by Choudele Citenga
, Sy bol
T e W ite Tiger (t e a i al) T e Roo ter Co
Symbolizes: Rarity, uniqueness, and natural genius. Symbolizes: The opp
system and class en
Explanation: Balram is called the "White Tiger" because
he is seen as a rare creature 4 someone who breaks out Explanation: The Ro
of his social caste and rises through intelligence and remain trapped in se
ambition. It's a metaphor for being one-of-a-kind in a rebel 4 just like chic
world of conformity. escape even when t
C a delier (i Balra ' office) T e Dark e a
Symbolizes: Western-style wealth, modernity, and Symbolizes: India's
Balram's transformation.
Explanation: "The D
Explanation: The chandelier is a symbol of his success, ignorance, and oppr
power, and his attempt to imitate or achieve the luxury wealth, modernity, a
of the upper class. It contrasts with his village past. literally and symboli
T e Red Bag T e Broke Go
Symbolizes: Wealth, temptation, and the moral turning Symbolizes: Loss of
point.
Explanation: In seve
Explanation: The red bag containing the bribe money broken or ignored. T
that Ashok carries is a recurring image. It becomes a decay, and hypocris
symbol of everything Balram wants 4 freedom, money, unequal society.
and power 4 and ultimately becomes the object over
which he commits murder.
Buffalo (Balra ' village deity) T e Ho da City
Symbolizes: Mindless tradition and submission. Symbolizes: Wealth
relationship with po
Explanation: The villagers worship a buffalo, which
symbolizes blind faith and stagnation. It contrasts Explanation: As Ash
