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The Guide

by R. K. Narayan
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Introduction Intro
Plot Summary Plot
Summary & Analysis Summary
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 8
  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 10
  • Chapter 11
Themes
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    Hypocrisy and Disguise
  • Transformation and Redemption Theme Icon
    Transformation and Redemption
  • Gender and Feminism Theme Icon
    Gender and Feminism
  • Tradition vs. Modernity Theme Icon
    Tradition vs. Modernity
  • Greed and Materialism Theme Icon
    Greed and Materialism
Quotes
Characters
  • All Characters
  • Raju
  • Rosie / Nalini
  • Marco Polo
  • Gaffur
  • Raju’s Father
  • Raju’s Mother
  • Raju’s Uncle
  • Velan
  • The Villagers
  • Velan’s Brother
  • The Sait
  • Mani
Terms
  • All Terms
  • Dharma
  • Caste
Symbols
  • All Symbols
  • The Railway Symbol Icon
    The Railway
  • The Serpent Symbol Icon
    The Serpent
  • Water Symbol Icon
    Water
  • Malgudi Symbol Icon
    Malgudi
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Dharma

Dharma is a concept based in various South Asian religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism, which alludes to an order or a law that controls the universe. For an individual, following one’s dharma—in a sense, one’s… read analysis of Dharma

Caste

A system of hereditary classes in Hindu society, which distinguishes between people on the basis of social status in relation to notions of hereditary purity and pollution. One’s caste often also determines one’s occupation. For… read analysis of Caste
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