Character sketch of RAMAN

Raman is the protagonist of the story. He is a sign painter who works in Malgudi. He takes great care with his work and loves what he does. He is often frustrated by the demands of his customers who seem to have little understanding of his craft. He lives with his aunt, whose traditional values and superstitious outlook on the world often irritate him. It is later revealed that she took him in after his parents died when he was quite young. He feels conflicted about his attraction to Daisy later in the story. He alternates between feeling shame for his sexual desire and joy at his newfound connection. While he is initially portrayed as progressive and modern by the standards of his time, it is later shown that he expects Daisy to perform traditional household duties.