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Exploring the Literary Portrayal of Class-Based Language and Communication
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In the novel 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy, the character Estha is often described as having a 'small voice'. What does this suggest about her social class?
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She is from a lower social class and is not expected to speak up.
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In the novel, Estha's small voice is often contrasted with the loud voices of the upper-class characters. This suggests that her social class is seen as inferior and that she is not expected to be heard.