1.  Foreshadowing of the political crisis:   

     i) Spirit of the people:                                                                                                                                                    

• • Coming together of the community for celebrations and survival. 

    ii) Mrs Desai: 

• • `a torrent of political fire’ without resolution.                                              
  • Symbolism of forced actions/molestation against the political backdrop.         
  • Intuition and lack of trust.                                                                              
  • Tone is more melancholic. 

2. Elvis’ impact on the community:

    i) Faith’s ordeal.                 

• • Coming of age marred by violence against women (foreshadowing).
  • Character development of Mrs Knight

    ii) Rough Justice of Elvis:                             

• • Speaking out for the dispossessed, for the betrayed, for the voiceless.