Final answer:
The word that completes Mr. Pirzada's statement, indicating his symbolic status as someone who feels disconnected from his surroundings, is 'outsider'.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct word that fills in the blank in the sentence "Tellingly, Mr. Pirzada refers himself as 'Another _____. I am afraid, in Indian territory.'" is outsider. The context implies that Mr. Pirzada feels alienated or not belonging to the place he is currently in, which aligns with the definition of the word 'outsider.'
This reflects a symbolic status suggesting he feels disconnected from the surroundings or community, possibly due to cultural, geographical, or political reasons. Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Outsider.Candy. The candy that Mr. Pirzada gives Lilia represents the possibility for human connection despite people's differences, even across vast distances or stretches of time.
An example of symbolism in Lahiri's "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine" is that of the candy Mr. Pirzada gives to the ten-year-old Lilia every time he comes over for dinner at his home. The candy symbolizes the bridge between the unlikely pair, and the reason behind their eventual bond.