***Lena***
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My novel is, though set in China, has a male character named Amit. (How should I pronounce his name, by the way? I know the A is pronounce UH, but would about the I? Is it like the I sound in 'it' or more like bee?)
He's the only Indian character at present, so I feel pressure as to not offend an Indian, who might be understandably sensitive to how someone from their country would be portrayed. Amit is sort of the 'everyman' or the story. He can be anyone for anybody. Like a friend and brother and love to someone, and a son to someone else. His name means 'limitless', which describes him perfectly. For Amit, there is no 'it cannot be done'. I wouldn't say he optimistic, so much as determined. I cannot explain it other than through his name. ]
His this a nice/realistic way to portray a boy from India?
Also, what is the Hindi word for 'acts of insanity'?
How would an Indian react to China's One Child Policy? Would he be annoyed, curious, understanding, or indifferent? I'm confused on this point. Would it be realistic to let Amit be himself and opposed to any sort of restriction?
I know these are a lot of questions. Thanks for your help!
He's the only Indian character at present, so I feel pressure as to not offend an Indian, who might be understandably sensitive to how someone from their country would be portrayed. Amit is sort of the 'everyman' or the story. He can be anyone for anybody. Like a friend and brother and love to someone, and a son to someone else. His name means 'limitless', which describes him perfectly. For Amit, there is no 'it cannot be done'. I wouldn't say he optimistic, so much as determined. I cannot explain it other than through his name. ]
His this a nice/realistic way to portray a boy from India?
Also, what is the Hindi word for 'acts of insanity'?
How would an Indian react to China's One Child Policy? Would he be annoyed, curious, understanding, or indifferent? I'm confused on this point. Would it be realistic to let Amit be himself and opposed to any sort of restriction?
I know these are a lot of questions. Thanks for your help!