The next step is: the outline I hoped I helped
I think compound because there were no dependent/independent clauses.
Answer:
Food is a metaphor for family, culture, and identity.
Explanation:
The first scene that you mentioned is the perfect example this. The novel is full of instances where Bengali culture is practiced in the Ganguli home through food.
The man ignored moving ahead in the freezing cold instead of making camp or not going at all. Hope this helps.
