![]() Among those in attendance were Sophie's parents, Margaret Kochamma and Chacko, Baby Kochamma, and Rahel's and Estha's blind grandmother, Mamachi. Rahel and Estha were seven years old at the time. Sophie drowned at the age of nine while visiting Ayemenem from England. The narrative turns to the funeral of Sophie Mol, Rahel's and Estha's cousin. Later on, their parents divorced and Ammu returned to live in Ayemenem. As young children they lived in the famous tea province of Assam. But as 31-year-old adults, the twins have become individual emotionally as well as physically. Roy tells us that "they were a rare breed of Siamese twins, physically separate, but with joint identities." Rahel used to share experiences, dreams, and memories with Estha. As children they considered themselves to be one person. Rahel and Estha have a peculiar relationship. Still living in the same house is her grandaunt, Baby Kochamma. ![]() We encounter Rahel, who returns home to Ayemenem to see her twin brother, Estha. The setting is almost unbearably abundant and full of life. The scene opens on the town of Ayemenem in the southern Indian province of Kerala. ![]()
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