Character Actions in 'The Lives of Others'

Dr. Kapoor was pleased with the progress of the patients, exceeding expectations, and intended to mention them in a medical journal.

Bharati was reluctant to have her children's names mentioned in a medical journal due to unwanted publicity.

Tara was ready to do anything her mother asked, except drink milk.

Roopa lied to her supposed aunt about taking her friend Prema to a movie, intending to catch up later.

Prema was sick with a cold and did not want to go out with Roopa, but she was persuaded.

Patel agreed not to mention the children in a medical journal due to Bharati's objection.

Roopa showed disrespect towards her aunt by sticking out her rear and making a rude noise after the aunt’s departure.

Chandan was involved in a conversation, likely with Patel, possibly about a shared or discussed topic.

Chandan imagines leading an orchestra in the heavens while listening to music.

Tara expresses disdain for certain aspects.

Chandan and Tara share a passion for music, and specifically identify different composers and pieces of music.

Chandan corrects Tara's mistaken belief that a piece of music is by Beethoven, noting it's a piece by Brahms.

Chandan and Tara recognize the familiar feeling of Mumbai and the past experiences within the city.

Chandan and Tara acknowledge their reunion in Bombay after a previous separation as children.

Tara expresses her opinion about the quality and traits of some medical professionals.

Tara and Chandan's family's desire for Chandan's physical well-being and growth.

Bharati's desire to donate her kidney to Tara, her sister, is opposed by her brother Patel.

A donor who is paid to donate an organ or cells.

Patel, Bharati's brother, objects to her donating her kidney to Tara, citing Bharati's emotional fragility, and the availability of a commercial donor.

Bharati's strong desire to donate her kidney, coupled with her brother's refusal, leads to her emotional distress.

Patel uses financial concerns to discourage Bharati's kidney donation to her sister.

A family disagreement arises due to Bharati's strong desire to donate, while Patel prioritizes her emotional well-being and medical stability.

Patel arranges for a psychiatrist to evaluate Bharati's emotional state.

Patel desires to manage Bharati's emotional state and prevent her from proceeding with the kidney donation.

A tradition or saying about the Patel family, possibly involving milk.

Roopa is reluctant to reveal the meaning of the family tradition about drowning something in milk.

Tara exhibits interest in discovering the meaning of the Patel family tradition.

Tara contemplates and discusses potential career paths.

The title of Chandan's story is "The Ogler Next Door".

Grandfather's will leaves money to both Chandan and Tara.

Bharati emphasizes women needing careers.

Twins joined at birth, sharing some body parts.

Tara underwent a complex surgery involving a prosthesis and kidney transplant.

Tara lacked a separate bladder and rectum, requiring medical intervention.

Tara needed a custom-made bladder, later to be fashioned from her own tissues.

Tara's brother had fully formed lungs, while hers were underdeveloped.

Medical science deemed the twins' separation theoretically possible.

Tara's family, especially her brother and father, provided immense support.

Tara's mother, Bharati, faced emotional hardship due to her daughter's condition.

Disagreements and arguments between parents can negatively influence children's well-being and perceptions of family dynamics.

Parents' attempts to control children's choices and decisions sometimes conflict with children's developing need for self-determination.

Accusations of wrongdoing can create conflict and damage relationships between people, including parental figures.

Feeling threatened by others' attempts to influence or challenge one's approach to decision-making.

Using emotional appeals or threats to influence others' behaviors and push them into specific courses of action.

Influence from external sources, such as society or other people, can pressure individuals to act in certain ways, impacting personal choices.

Honest and direct communication between individuals is crucial for understanding and addressing conflicts, reducing misunderstandings.

A child's developmental stage in which they are more receptive and vulnerable to the opinions and behaviors of authoritative figures.