Malgudi Days Characters & Character Analysis

Malgudi Days Characters

the Astrologerappears in An Astrologer's Day

The Astrologer cannot really read the stars, but is a good judge of character. He did not prepare for this line of work, but helps his clients take a look at their future.

Guru Nayakappears in An Astrologer's Day

Guru Nayak comes to the astrologer when all the lights are almost out and it is night. At first he is an unknown customer.

The Mailman, Thanappaappears in The Missing Mail

Thanappa is the mailman who gets deeply involved in the lives of the people that he delivers mail to, especially with Ramanujan and his family.

Ramanujanappears in The Missing Mail

Ramanujan is a man on Thanappa's mail route for many years. Ramanujan now wants to get his daughter married.

Dr. Ramanappears in The Doctor's Word

Dr. Raman is a very straight and to the point doctor. He tells patients and their family if he thinks the patient will die or has a chance.

Gopalappears in The Doctor's Word

Gopal is Dr. Raman's boyhood friend. Suddenly Dr. Raman finds out that Gopal is sick.

Govind Singhappears in Gateman's Gift

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