In 'Midnight's Children', who is Saleem's arch-rival, born at the same moment but into a different social class?
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Correct answer: Shiva, the Midnight Child
Shiva and Saleem are swapped at birth; Saleem (of poor parentage) is raised in wealth, while Shiva (of wealthy parentage) is raised in poverty. Shiva represents the 'knees'—violence and destruction—contrasting with Saleem's 'nose' and telepathy.
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