Both Uses
Elvis Presley
in
The God of Small Things
(Edited)
- They never did look much like each other, Estha and Rahel, and even when they were thin-armed children, flat-chested, wormridden and Elvis Presley—puffed,
Chpt 1Elvis Presley = U.S. rock singer whose many hit records and flamboyant style greatly influenced American popular music (1935-1977)editor's notes: Elvis Presley was known for his big, puffy pompadour hairstyle—the children have that same puffed-up look in their hair (and ironically, also in their swollen, malnourished bodies).
- "Elvis Presley," Baby Kochamma said for revenge.
Chpt 6 *Elvis Presley = U.S. rock singer whose many hit records and flamboyant style greatly influenced American popular music (1935-1977)editor's notes: Baby Kochamma uses 'Elvis Presley' as a tease—mocking Estha's puffy appearance.
Definitions:
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(Elvis Presley) U.S. rock singer whose many hit records and flamboyant style greatly influenced American popular music (1935-1977)Known as the "King of Rock and Roll," Elvis Presley was one of the most influential American musicians of the 20th century. Famous for his groundbreaking music, charismatic performances, and iconic pompadour hairstyle, he revolutionized popular culture in the 1950s. In his later years, he became known for his declining health and bloated appearance. References to Elvis in literature often invoke his distinctive style, cultural impact, or physical transformation.
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)