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Indian Writings in Literature

Notes by the riotous mob and becomes a martyr to a good cause along with Tridib. His fate might be a
doomed one but he continues of shine, though nobody makes any mention of him or has a word
for his glorification.
Self-Assessment
1. Choose the correct option:
(i) Tha’mma was born in
(a) Dhaka (b) Jindabahar
(c) Calcutta (d) None of these
(ii) ‘For your sake, for your freedom’ said by
(a) Tha’mma (b) Tridib
(c) The Narrator (d) None of these
(iii) Ila is the grand daughter of
(a) Tridib (b) Tha’mma
(c) Maya Devi (d) None of these
(iv) Who is unnamed and undescribed?
(a) Tridib (b) Tha’mma
(c) The Narrator (d) None of these

6.2 Summary

• Commonly, there are two ways to portray the characters—one is direct or analytical and the
second is indirect. In the first case, the novelist sketches his characters from the outside,
dissects their passions, motives, thoughts and feelings, explains and comments on their acts.
In the second case he stays out and his characters reveal themselves through their speech
and action. The remarks, observations and judgments of other characters often make an
enhancement in our understanding of them.
• The plot and characterization are always united in a novel. In some novels the interest of
particular character(s) is uppermost and action is used mainly with reference to this and in
the other one the plot is uppermost and characters are used mainly to carry out the action.
When the plot and characterizations are brought out together harmoniously and logically it
proves to be a success. In the novel(s) where the interest of the plot is uppermost, the
personality of the actors often suffers and they are not given either the due weightage or
importance. The plot has little or no reference to them and their case may be like that of
puppets being pulled at will by the showman.

6.3 Key-Words

1. Punctilious : Showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour.
2. Philanthropic : Showing concern for humanity.

6.4 Review Questions

1. Briefly explain the characters in the Shadow Lines.
2. What is meant by charactarisation?
3. Give a character sketch of Tridib.

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