Although Ashok is relatively kind towards him, Balram realizes that whatever generosity he has shown is only a fraction of what he can afford. While observing his master’s gradual corruption, Balram becomes disillusioned by what he sees as Ashok’s lack of generosity towards him. In her absence, Ashok goes out to bars and clubs where he hires prostitutes one night and reconnects with an old lover on another. Pinky returns to the US after killing a child in a hit-and-run accident and leaves her husband behind without any support. Once in Delhi, Balram witnesses the marriage of Pinky and Ashok fall apart. Balram wants Ram Persad fired so he can go in his place because he thinks this is an opportunity for him as well. They’re sending Ashok and Pinky to Delhi to fix things up by giving more bribes. Unfortunately, they recently had a disagreement with the Great Socialist (a politician). The government doesn’t know about it, and they bribe officials to keep their business running. Ashok, but he also serves other members in the household including Ram Persad, who drives them around sometimes.īalram learns that the Stork family’s fortune comes from selling coal illegally. The family hires Balram as a driver for Mr.

Ashok returns from America with his wife Pinky Madam. He arrives at the mansion of one of Laxmangahr’s animal landlords (the Stork) after Mr. His grandmother agrees on the condition that he sends home all of his wages from working as a chauffeur.īalram’s training is complete, so he goes to the rich families of Dhanbad and offers his services. He overhears one customer talking about how much money chauffeurs make, and he begs for permission to go to driving school. Balram wants to continue his education, so he decides to go into the chauffeuring business. This inspector gives him the nickname “the White Tiger,” after a rare creature in India.īalram’s mother and father recognize his potential, but his grandmother takes him out of school to work in a teashop. The author’s family lives at the mercy of these landlords, who are referred to as “The Animals.” Despite his difficult childhood, the author excels in school and gets noticed by an inspector from another town. The story begins in a village that is controlled by four cruel landlords. He writes to the Premier of China in order to educate him on how entrepreneurs are made in India. The White Tiger is a story about Balram Halwai, who starts out as the son of a rickshaw driver and becomes an entrepreneur. 1-Page Summary of The White Tiger Overall Summary

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