The following is a list of the female and male protagonists for the first seven stories in Interpreter of Maladies . For each, write 1-2 sentences describing who the character is, what they are like, what their dilemma is, maybe.

Protagonist Worksheet
The following is a list of the female and male protagonists for the first seven stories in
Interpreter of Maladies
. For each, write 1-2 sentences describing who the character is, what
they are like, what their dilemma is, maybe.
“A Temporary Matter”
Shuba –
Shukumar –
“When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine”
Lilian –
Mr. Pirzada –
“Interpreter of Maladies”
Mrs. Das –
Mr. Kapasi –
“A Real Durwan”
Boori Ma –
Mr. Dalal –
“Sexy”
Miranda –
Dev –
“Mrs. Sen’s”
Mrs. Sen –
Eliot –
“This Blessed House”

Twinkle –
Sanjeev –
Now write 2-3 sentences on which character or characters you most identify with, and why