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Games at Twilight

ICSE · Class 12 · English- Short Stories : Perspectives and Reflections

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Topics in Games at Twilight

1

Author and Story Overview

  • Anita Desai was born on 24 June 1937 in Mussoorie to a Bengali father and a German mother.
  • She is a short story writer and novelist known for exploring inner lives, identity, and human emotions.
  • Games at Twilight is a short story by Anita Desai.
2

Main Characters

  • Ravi is the protagonist of the story.
  • Ravi is a small younger child among the cousins and siblings.
  • Ravi hides inside a locked, dark shed next to the garage, accessible through a gap made by rusty hinges.
3

Plot in Brief

  • The children beg their mother to let them go out to play despite the heat.
  • The mother finally allows them into the veranda and porch area.
  • The children decide to play hide-and-seek.
4

Themes and Central Ideas

  • Childhood in the story is active, impulsive, and emotionally intense.
  • Identity is tied to recognition by others.
  • Isolation appears when Ravi is cut off inside the shed.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Games at Twilight by Anita Desai

SettingCharactersHide-and-seek gameRavi’s experienceThemesSymbolism and imageryNarrative conflictAuthor background

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Key topics in Games at Twilight include Games at Twilight – Chapter Overview Mind Map, Games at Twilight - Comprehensive Concept Overview, Key Themes and Concepts in Games at Twilight. These are the concepts ICSE Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Games at Twilight — ICSE Class 12 English- Short Stories : Perspectives and Reflections?
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