Question

Lakshmi Holmstrom in “The Novels of R. K. Narayan” Calcutta: Writers Workshop Publication, 1973, comments 

“Different abilities and values are opposed and matched until Pal becomes a “nightmare to Margayya”. 

Keeping the above statement in mind, trace the evolution of Margayya and Mr. Pal’s relationship.

Answer 1

• Main purpose is to create happiness in the world 

• To prevent tragedies relating to ill-matched couples 

• Crucial in lifting Margayya’s economic status 

• Balu's constant companion- initiated him into immoral activities- 

• Dr. Pal is the cause for the ruin of Margayya’s son- spreads rumours about him and brings about his decline