What theme about growing up does the story convey? think about lilia's experiences and the way she changes during the story.

questions from "when mr. pirzada came to dine"

When Mr. Pirzada came to dine is not only a story about a man living away from his family in a foreign country but it is also about a child's understanding of what it means to miss someone dear.

In contrast to his master Ivan's world of everything fake and all just shows for the people, Gerasim symbolizes a true man. The phrase "the even white teeth of a healthy peasant" shows that he is still capable of stay positive even during hard times.

Explanation:

Gerasim, being from the working class, have to contend with whatever is being asked of him to be done. He can't exactly oppose or contradict whatever his master or his family asked of him. And the above lines shows that even though he is from the working middle class, he is still capable of holding himself high and stay positive in times of difficulty, not making it break him down.