s. Firstly, 'The Root Canals of...' shows how history goes way back and can shape us into what we become, and that therefore it is imperative that we trace our 'Root Canals'. Secondly, the titles are relevant to the title of the novel as a whole: White Teeth (because teeth have root canals), and place an emphasis on the fact that no matter how different we all are, we still have White Teeth and 'Root Canals'.
             Anita and Me explains how Meena's parents came from India to escape persecution, and Meena's father tells her many colourful stories about his past and Meena's history, heritage and family background:
             'At the young age of sixteen, two brothers were married to
             two sisters. I was one of those brothers. The other is your
             The theme of history consequently raises the issue of dialect, language and sense of belonging or alienation. The Indian aspect of Meena's homelife is shown to be predominant i
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