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who is saleem sinai?
The narrator and protagonist of the novel. Born at the moment of India’s independence and blessed with the powers of telepathy and an uncanny sense of smell, Saleem tells his extraordinary life story as his body begins to crumble, an account that significantly parallels the history of postcolonial India. As a narrator, Saleem can be both unreliable and self-centered at times.
who is aadam aziz?
Saleem’s grandfather. Aadam is the patriarch of the family, a doctor and skeptic whose loss of faith leaves what he refers to as a “hole” inside of him. Aadam falls in love with his wife, Naseem, after only being allowed to see her through a hole in a perforated sheet.
who is Ahmed Sinai ?
Saleem’s father. A shrewd businessman who is nonetheless destined for failure, Ahmed spends much of his marriage fighting his wife and his alcohol addiction.
who is Mumtaz (Amina Sinai) ?
Saleem’s mother, and the daughter of Aadam Aziz. Born Mumtaz, she changes her name to Amina after her marriage to Ahmed. A loving, devoted mother, she inherits her father’s skepticism and her mother’s determination. Despite being married to Ahmed, she is never able to forget her first husband, Nadir Khan.
who is Mary Pereira ?
Saleem’s ayah and surrogate mother. Mary is responsible for switching Saleem and Shiva at birth out of a misguided sense of social justice. In order to compensate for her crime, she dedicates her life to raising Saleem.
who is shiva?
- Saleem’s archrival. Shiva is born at exactly the same moment as Saleem. While Saleem is raised in a loving, wealthy household, Shiva is raised in abject poverty by a single father. He is blessed with a pair of preternaturally strong knees and an amazing prowess in war. Shiva is named after the Hindu god of destruction, who is also the god associated with procreation.
who is Parvati-the-witch ?
A real witch, and, like Saleem, one of the children born at the moment of India’s independence. Parvati is Saleem’s closest ally as a child and later becomes his wife. Despite her fantastic powers, she is unable to make Saleem fall in love with her and, as a result, embarks on an affair with Shiva that results in a child. In the Hindu religion, Parvati is the consort of Shiva.
who is Padma?
Saleem’s devoted caretaker and future wife. Padma is as strong and down-to-earth as Saleem is weak and dreamy. She provides Saleem with a skeptical yet patient audience.
who is Naseem Ghani ?
Saleem’s grandmother, and Aadam Aziz’s wife. After marriage, Naseem becomes known as Reverend Mother, in part because of her religious devotion. As her husband withers away with age, Reverend Mother grows increasingly large and powerful.
who is William Methwold ?
Saleem’s biological father. An Englishman, William Methwold seduces women with his perfectly parted hair, which is actually a wig. He owns Methwold’s Estate, a portion of which he sells to Ahmed Sinai. He sees his departure from India as marking the tragic end of an era.
who is Alia?
Saleem’s aunt, and a sister of Amina. After Ahmed Sinai rejects her for her sister, Alia harbors a lifelong bitterness and determination to destroy her sister and her sister’s family.
who is Hanif?
Saleem’s uncle, and a brother of Amina. Hanif was once one of the most promising film directors in India. However, his dream to create art free from melodrama and superstition fails, and, as his career falls apart, he commits suicide.
Who is Nadir Kahn?
Amina’s first husband. As a young man, Nadir Khan is the personal assistant to Mian Abdullah, as well as a bad poet. He falls in love with Amina but is forced to divorce her on account of his impotence. He later changes his name to Qasim Khan and becomes a communist.
who is mustapha?
Saleem’s uncle, and a brother of Amina. Mustapha is the ideal, obedient civil servant. He is so passive, he’s nearly inconsequential—a fate he takes out on his children by constantly beating them until they have no personality left.
who is Emerald?
- Saleem’s aunt, and a sister of Amina. Emerald marries Major Zulfikar and enjoys an opulently comfortable lifestyle. Selfish and self-absorbed, she only reluctantly comes to her sister’s aid.
Who is general zulfikar?
- Emerald’s husband, and an important figure in the Pakistani army. General Zulfikar helps orchestrate a coup against the Pakistani government and makes money by smuggling items into the country. His constant abuse of his son, Zafar, eventually provokes Zafar into killing him.
who is zafar?
The son of General Zulfikar and Emerald. Zafar wets himself throughout his life and is ridiculed and abused by his father as a result.
who is Aadam Sinai?
The biological son of Shiva and Parvati-the-witch. Saleem raises Aadam as if he were his own child. Aadam is just three years old at the novel’s conclusion.
who is Picture Singh?
A snake charmer, and the leader of the magician’s ghetto. Charming and diplomatic, Picture Singh is Saleem’s closest friend. He is undone by his desire to prove himself the world’s greatest snake harmer.
who is Wee Willie Winkie?
Shiva’s father. Wee Willie Winkie is a poor man who earns a living by singing for the wealthy families of Methwold’s Estate.
Who is vanita?
- Saleem’s biological mother. Vanita dies during labor.
Who is Evie Lillith burns?
A violent, tough American girl. Evie is briefly the leader of the children living on Methwold’s Estate, and she is Saleem’s first love.
Who is sonny ibrahim?
One of the children living on Methwold’s Estate. Sonny is Saleem’s best friend. He is also in love with Saleem’s sister, the Brass Monkey.
who is Joseph D'costa?
- A social radical who later becomes a ghost. Joseph D’Costa’s political beliefs inspire Mary’s decision to switch Shiva and Saleem, and his ghost later compels her to confess her crime.
who is Commander Sabarmati?
- A high-ranking official in the Indian navy. After learning that his wife, Lila, has had an affair, Commander Sabarmati shoots her, kills her lover, and then surrenders. He temporarily becomes a national hero.
who is Homi catrack?
A film magnate, and resident of Methwold’s Estate. Homi Catrack has an affair with Lila, the wife of Commander Sabarmati, and is subsequently murdered by the commander.
Lila Sabarmati - The wife of Commander Sabarmati. Lila’s husband shoots her in the stomach for having an affair.
who is doctor Narlikar?
A doctor, and Ahmed’s business partner. Dr. Narlikar devises a scheme for reclaiming land from the ocean but dies before he can implement it.
who is Alice Pereira ?
- Mary’s sister. Alice eventually works for Ahmed Sinai and is responsible for Mary’s chutney factory.
who is Farooq, Shaheed, and Ayooba?
Three soldiers assigned to work with Saleem in the Pakistani army. Each one is eventually killed during the war.
who are the Narlikar women?
An unnamed, unnumbered group of “grossly competent” women who take over Dr. Narlikar’s affairs after his death.
who is MIan abdullah?
- A political figure before independence. Mian Abdullah is the founder of the Free Islam Convocation, an organization dedicated to resisting the partition of India along religious lines.
who is Ghani?
Naseem’s father. Ghani is a blind, wealthy landowner.
who is Tai?
- An old boatman from Kashmir. Tai is a mysterious, ancient, and wise figure who remains resentful of the world’s encroachment into his territory until his death.
who is Ramram Seth?
Ramram Seth - A prophet who predicts Saleem’s future while Amina is pregnant.
who is Homi catrack?
A film magnate, and resident of Methwold’s Estate. Homi Catrack has an affair with Lila, the wife of Commander Sabarmati, and is subsequently murdered by the commander.
Lila Sabarmati - The wife of Commander Sabarmati. Lila’s husband shoots her in the stomach for having an affair.
who is doctor Narlikar?
A doctor, and Ahmed’s business partner. Dr. Narlikar devises a scheme for reclaiming land from the ocean but dies before he can implement it.
who is Alice Pereira ?
- Mary’s sister. Alice eventually works for Ahmed Sinai and is responsible for Mary’s chutney factory.
who is Farooq, Shaheed, and Ayooba?
Three soldiers assigned to work with Saleem in the Pakistani army. Each one is eventually killed during the war.
who are the Narlikar women?
An unnamed, unnumbered group of “grossly competent” women who take over Dr. Narlikar’s affairs after his death.
who is MIan abdullah?
- A political figure before independence. Mian Abdullah is the founder of the Free Islam Convocation, an organization dedicated to resisting the partition of India along religious lines.
who is Ghani?
Naseem’s father. Ghani is a blind, wealthy landowner.
who is Tai?
- An old boatman from Kashmir. Tai is a mysterious, ancient, and wise figure who remains resentful of the world’s encroachment into his territory until his death.
who is Ramram Seth?
Ramram Seth - A prophet who predicts Saleem’s future while Amina is pregnant.
who is reginald cardinal?
Mr. Reginald Cardinal - Lord Darlington's godson. After Reggie Cardinal's father passes away, Lord Darlington treats the young man as his kin, though their political views differ widely. Cardinal is a journalist, and it infuriates him that the Nazis have used Lord Darlington's noble instincts to turn him into a pawn for their fascist regime. Cardinal is the one who tells Stevens directly that the Nazis have been using Lord Darlington—Cardinal is amazed that Stevens has not noticed himself. Cardinal is later killed in the war, in Belgium.
who is sir david cardinal?
Sir David Cardinal - A close friend of Lord Darlington's, and Reginald Cardinal's father. During the March 1923 conference that Lord Darlington hosts, Cardinal makes a speech saying that the German reparation payments should be stopped, and that the French troops should be withdrawn from the Ruhr region.
who is mr marshall, mr lane and mr graham?
Mr. Marshall, Mr. Lane, and Mr. Graham - Butlers in other distinguished houses during Lord Darlington's time. When any of these men came to Darlington Hall, Stevens could look forward to a pleasant chat by the fire, in which they would discuss various problems they were having at work, or larger questions such as debating the definition of "dignity." Throughout the novel, Stevens constantly holds these men up as paragons of all that a good butler should be.
who is herr ribbentrop?
Herr Ribbentrop - The German Ambassador during World War II, who makes several trips to Darlington Hall. Herr Ribbentrop uses Lord Darlington to exert Nazi influence on British heads of state.
who is mr lewis?
Mr. Lewis - An American gentleman who visited Darlington Hall for the March 1923 conference. He is a congenial man who smiles often. On the last night of the conference he makes a speech denouncing Lord Darlington as an "amateur" whose noble instincts are out of date in the modern world.
who is M. Dupont?
Monsieur Dupont - A Frenchman with a small amount of political influence in his home country. M. Dupont is present at the same March 1923 conference as Mr. Lewis. M. Dupont constantly badgers Stevens to get him more bandages for his feet, which are sore from sightseeing.
who is Herr Karl-Heinz Bremann?
Herr Karl-Heinz Bremann - A German friend of Lord Darlington who commits suicide after World War I, presumably due to the dire postwar economic conditions in Germany.
who is Dr Carlisle?
Dr. Carlisle - A gentleman in Moscombe who gives Stevens a ride back to his car the morning after he stays at the Taylors. Although the other residents of Moscombe think Stevens is some sort of lord because of all the famous people he has met, Dr. Carlisle correctly guesses that Stevens is a manservant.
who is Mr and Mrs wakefield?
Mr. and Mrs. Wakefield - An American couple who are friends of Mr. Farraday and come to visit Darlington Hall. When Mrs. Wakefield asks Stevens if he worked for Lord Darlington, he denies it, raising doubts in her mind about the legitimacy of Mr. Farraday's purchase of the mansion.
who is dr meredith?
Dr. Meredith - The doctor who comes to Darlington Hall the first time Stevens's father falls ill, and again when Stevens's father dies.
who are ruth and sarah?
Ruth and Sarah - Two Jewish maids at Darlington Hall whom Lord Darlington orders Stevens to fire simply because of their religion.
who is lisa?
Lisa - The maid hired to alleviate the staff shortage after the dismissal of Ruth and Sarah. Lisa applies for the position with dubious references, causing Stevens to be wary of her professional promise. Though Lisa improves quickly under the Miss Kenton's tutelage, she eventually elopes with the footman.
who is sir oswald mosley?
Sir Oswald Mosley - The leader of the British Union of Fascists, who visited Darlington Hall several times.
who is lady astor?
Lady Astor - A member of the "blackshirt" organization (British Union of Fascists) and a Nazi sympathizer who used to visit Darlington Hall.
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who is lord halifax?
Lord Halifax - The Foreign Secretary of Britain during the period culminating in World War II.
who is lloyd george?
Lloyd George - The Prime Minister of Britain during the end of World War I and the early postwar period. Mr. George attended a conference in Switzerland to review the Treaty of Versailles in 1923, prompting Lord Darlington to precede the conference with a gathering of dignitaries at Darlington hall several months prior.
who is mr taylor?
Mr. Taylor - A man Stevens runs into when he is crossing a field, in search of help, after his car runs out of gas near the town of Moscombe. Mr. Taylor insists that Stevens accept the hospitality of him and his wife, Mrs. Taylor, for the night.
who is harry smith?
Harry Smith - A resident of Moscombe who is a passionate politician. During dinner at the Taylors' house, Harry tells Stevens that he believes that people exhibit dignity only when they accept their responsibility to vote and strongly exercise their own opinions.
who is mrs. celemnts?
Mrs. Clements - The current cook in Darlington Hall.
who is mrs. mortimer
Mrs. Mortimer - The cook in Darlington Hall when Lord Darlington was alive.
who are rosemary and agnes?
Rosemary and Agnes - Two girls Stevens has recently hired to work at Darlington Hall.
who is Katharine Clifton ?
Katharine Clifton - An Oxford-educated woman and the wife of Geoffrey Clifton. One of the most mysterious characters in the novel, Katharine is never fully understood. We know that she married Geoffrey quite young and traveled with him to Northern Africa, and that she is an avid reader who voraciously learns all she can about Cairo and the desert. Though polite and genteel, Katharine nevertheless takes what she wants, assertively approaching Almásy and telling him that she wants him to "ravish her." Though Geoffrey is a devoted and kind husband, Katharine never seems remorseful about her extramarital affair. We see Katharine's wild, dark side in her affair with Almásy, as she punches and stabs her lover, angry at him for refusing to change and daringly challenging the world to recognize their relationship.
who is geoffrey clifton?
Geoffrey Clifton - A British explorer and Katharine Clifton's husband. A young, good-natured, affable man, Geoffrey is a new addition to the group of explorers who are mapping the North African desert. Geoffrey seems to have everything going for him: an Oxford education, wealthy family connections, and a beautiful young wife. He is a proud and devoted husband, and enjoys praising his wife in front of the other explorers. Goeffrey claims to have come to North Africa purely out of an interest in exploration, but Almásy finds out that Geoffrey has been working for British Intelligence as an aerial photographer. Everyone seems to like Geoffrey, but Katharine, who knows him best, knows his capacity to be insanely jealous.
who is madox?
Madox - Almásy's best friend in the desert. Madox is a rational, level-headed man who, like Almásy, chose to live in the desert to study the features of the land and report back to the Geographical Society. Unlike Almásy, Madox includes his own emotional reactions in his writing and reports, and is not shy to describe his amazement at a particular mountain or his wonder at the size of the moon. Madox always carries a copy of Anna Karenina, the famous tale of adultery, but remains ever faithful to his wife back home. Madox sees the church as proclaiming a jingoistic pro-war message during World War II. He takes his own life in the church, and Almásy concludes that he "died because of nations."
who is Lord Suffolk?
Lord Suffolk - A member of the old English aristocracy who, once the war begins, takes it upon himself to defuse bombs and train other men to do so. Lord Suffolk is the one "true English gentleman" whom Kip meets while he is abroad. Though Lord Suffolk is described as strange and eccentric, Kip finds that he is actually a wonderful man and a kind mentor. Kip especially values the fact that Lord Suffolk can look beyond his race and welcome him into the "English family." The nobleman's death is a large loss in Kip's life.
who is Patrick?
Patrick - Hana's father, the only parent who was present to raise her while she was growing up. Like Hana, Patrick leaves Canada to join the war effort. Hana is extremely close to her father, and the news of his death sparks her initial emotional breakdown. She takes comfort in the fact that he died in a "holy place," a dove-cot.
who is Clara?
Clara - Hana's stepmother and Patrick's wife. Clara does not appear in the novel as a character, but Hana thinks of her occasionally, remembering her in a canoe on the lake she loves so much. Despite her absence, Clara plays an important role in the novel because, to Hana, she symbolizes home, the place she has escaped from but the place to which she longs to return at the end of the novel.
who is ELLI Selwyn ?
ELLI Selwyn – factory owner’s daughter, from Switzerland, good head for business,
who is Elaine?
Elaine – worker, never really does anything, indeterminable age, always at sink, room filled w dolls always locked, only person who was always there,
who is Edwin Elliott ?
Edwin Elliott – botanist/entymologist, lively friend of henry selwyn
who is Johannes Naegeli ?
Johannes Naegeli – guide 65 that dr Selwyn loved in travels in Switzerland, died falling into crevasse, remains found. Dead coming back to us
who is Lisa owen ?
Lisa owen – sebalds teacher who encourages him towards scholarship, which he receives
who is Uncle shani – ?
Uncle shani – sebald’s ucnle who remakrs on his study habits
who is Fritz ?
Fritz – classmate, sebald did his arithmetic, chef,
who are cateschitz meier and beneficiary meyer and Ewald Reise ?
Caatechist meier – lisping religious teacher
Beneficiary meyer- booming religious teacher who taught of sin and confession, church calendar, Ewald Reise – boy in year above sebald, very pious, 10 yr old, paul hated hum
who is Mangold?
Mangold son of undertaker and barber, , visited him on field trips with paul
who is the Son of brandeis ?
Son of brandeis – played music for class and paul cried,
who is Lucy Landau?
Lucy landau – tells him abt paul, his longtime friend
who is Helen hollaender?
Helen hollaender – paul liked her, independent,
who is Theodor Bereyter ?
Theodor Bereyter – pauls father, salesman, died of fury and fear that his family had been target of attacks.
who is Aunt Fini ?
Uncle theo’s wife, has to work night and day after husband’s death to support family, doesn’t return from America often bc she can’t
who is uncle adelwarth?
Ameros Adelwarth – great uncle, spoke foreign languages with ease, helped raise family,
who is Uncle Theo ?
Uncle Theo – dies suddenly by stroke, , aunt fini's husband
who is Aunt Theres?
Aunt Theres – the only aunt who came back from America regularly, dies, but was single and sad
who is Lady from shanghai ?
Lady from shanghai , incle adelwarth has affair w her, at age 20,
who is Cosmo ?
Cosmo – companion to Ambros Adelwarth/lover, before adelwarth became a butler, loves to gamble,
who are dr ambrasky and prof fahnstock?
Professor Fahnstock – died in 50s of stroke, successor is dr abramsky
dr abramsky - sanitorium dr, red hair, treated uncle adelwarth, adelwarth wanted electroshock therapy to forget, he was one of first to receive it,
who is uncle leo?
uncle leo – taught latin + greek, claims photo of book burning is fake
who is lazarus?
max's grandpa
who is kathinka strauss?
Kathinka Strauss – spinster mentioned in diary, wanders town
who are Jofferle and Regina zufrass ?
woman in town, – busy, fixes weather vane on roof, a doer,
who is dr homburger?
treats luisa's various sickensses with benign cures
who is Herr Mandel?
Herr mandel – laura mandels fancy dad,
Who is Laura Mandel?
Laura mandel - friend of luisas, from trieste, stubborn freckled, for the revoluion, remains seated for Austrian nat’l anthem,
who is the French horn player?
Luisas first love,
who is Fritz Ferber?
max's dad