What happened to Estha by "Orangedrink Lemondrink man" was terribly shocking. I can't even imagine a seven year old boy could experience that. However I thought Estha was smart and wise boy to be prepared, for a seven year boy. Also when Rahel goes to the temple she sees Kathakali. When Kathakali started their play or a sotry, Estha joins her throuth the story. They were not facing each other nor having a conversation, but they were together by the story and thinking of their mother and their childhood. This scene was extremely moving.