Anil’s Ghost
by Michael Ondaatje
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Dr. Perera Character Analysis

Dr. Perera is the senior medical officer at the hospital where Anil works. Dr. Perera once worked with Anil’s father, Nelson, which makes Anil start to trust him. Dr. Perera is portrayed as a difficult and combative boss, but Anil appreciates that he is willing to express skepticism toward the government in public.
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Dr. Perera Character Timeline in Anil’s Ghost

The timeline below shows where the character Dr. Perera appears in Anil’s Ghost. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
1. Sarath
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Anil then returns to the hospital. There, she finds the senior medical officer, Dr. Perera . A few days ago, Anil attended a talk Perera gave, and she was surprised... (full context)
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...of the government. After he leaves, though, Anil becomes suspicious of his motives. She calls Dr. Perera , who knew her father, because she thinks she can trust him. (full context)
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The next day, with Dr. Perera ’s help, Anil returns to Colombo, where she gives a presentation to government officials about... (full context)