Crime and Punishment

Author:
R. K. Narayan: was born in South India. Many of his novels and stories
are set in the fictional territory of Malgudi.
Setting: Although it is not mentioned, it is placed in India.

Deconstruction:
Story
Centre: Child doesnt have limits.
Decentre: Tutor puts limits. Try to tell parents the childs behaviour.
Recentre: Boy accepts authority of his tutor and parents.

Tutor
Centre: Tutor is weak and controlled by the boy.
Decentre: Slaps the boy.
Recentre: Face boys parents. He has more authority as the boy
understands who is the adult.

Binary oposition:
Angel/ Devil
Working class/ High class
Absence of limits/ Limits
Schooling/ Home schooling
Young/ Adults