This document provides a summary of the novel "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga. It discusses the plot, in which the main character Balram narrates his life story of rising from poverty to become a successful businessman in India. It analyzes several symbols and metaphors used in the novel, including Balram's view of himself as a "white tiger," the Black Fort, the chandelier, and the metaphor of the "rooster coop." The document also provides biographical information about the author Aravind Adiga and an overview of some of his other works.