Malgudi Days Essay

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10. Attila: Attila is a small pup in a family who is bought with the expectation that he will grow up to fierce and protector of the house, after all he has the right pedigree. He turns out to be the friendliest dog in the world and when a thief enters the house he turns protector in most unexpected fashion. 9. The Martyr’s Corner: Rama sells food on a street corner that is strategically located. The business is good and husband and wife live in perfect harmony. He has a steady clientele but one day riots erupt in his corner of the world and change the life for him and his wife forever. 8. Leela’s Friend:Sidda works as a domestic help in an affluent household. His main task is to play with the daughter of the household Leela who is just a small girl. Leela is very fond of Sidda. One day her gold chain goes missing and Sidda is accused and handed over to the police. The chain is found in later but it does nothing to the prejudice of the people. 7. An Astrologer’s Day: The Astrologer sits in a market corner of Malgudi and tells the fortune of different people keeping it sufficiently general and yet satisfying. In reality, he is no astrologer. Though, one day he has a tough customer for whom the generalities will not do. Will the astrologer be able to save the day? 6. Iswaran: In India, we seem to have very little tolerance for failure and Iswaran flunks his 12th board examinations more than once. He seems not to care and develops a tough exterior but is it for real? This story is rings true for many Indian youngsters even today. 5. Lawely Road: Lawely Road pokes gentle fun on the fixation of changing names of everything British after India got independence. In this story, the municipality wants to pull down a statue of Sir. F. Lawely with hilarious consequences. 4. Hungary Child: Hungary child is the story of a lonely adult and a naughty child out to have fun in
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