Central Masculine Characters except Protagonist in A Handful of Rice

ABSTRACTKamala Markandaya, the grand and exceptional novelist, displays notable expertise in theportrayal of her characters. Born in a well-to-do family of Mysore in 1924, she has used thetechnique of stream of consciousness. She has skilfully described the developed and charmingcharacters. She has shown immense influence in the appearance of male characters in the novel.Apu, Ravi’s father-in-law, is a capable tailor. He always gives weight to his clientele. He is thedominating chief of his family. He is an affectionate father and father-in-law. He craves for ababy boy in the family. He was born and brought up in town. He is a penny-pinching person. Heis never loved by his wife, notwithstanding he always fulfils the needs of his wife.Damodar is the leader of rebellious criminals. He has been a short of Guru to Ravi. He has deepapprehension for money, so he turns a big criminal. He has no deference for his parents. He is apitiless man.The paper would crucially scan the characters of both the characters. I would also try to comparethe nature and behaviour of their characters.