A Fine Balance | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Dina Dalal - This character was widowed after just three years into a marriage to the love of her life and has shunned the idea of getting remarried, choosing instead to make a living as a tailor.

Ishvar Darji - This character was badly scarred during an accident back in the field and was left with half a frozen face, unable to show emotion.

Omprakesh Darji - This character has lived a life of a series of misfortunes; because of this, this character is crass, wild, and untidy, and is inflicted with both...
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