Tuesday, June 2, 2009

My favourite/ least favourite character in "Village by The Sea"

My favourite chracter in this touching novel is Jagu. Hari was brought to the restaurant to work for Jagu by the watchman. Jagu accepted Hari despite knowing that Hari might be a burden to him as he had to pay him for working. He even gave Hari food to eat instead of forcing him to find his own food. He also took in two other homeless children out of kindness. Futhermore, Jagu allowed the three helpless children to stay in the shop during night time. The considerate Jagu brought Hari back to his house when he was ill, despite knowing that it will anger his wife. At his house, Jagu also gave Hari some food, although he had insufficient food for his family. When fiercely questioned by his wife why he brought "one more to be fed" (pg189), Jagu threatened her that he would go "to the toddy shop and have a drink instead of this rotten food you prepare for me". This caused much complication but Jagu still insisted on getting Hari some medicine. Jagu, together with Mr Panwallah, bought him a bus ticket and gave him advices like "don't let anyone see you have so much money with you" ( pg219). Jagu has a heart of gold. He went to great lengths to aid Hari in many various ways despite putting himself into much inconvenience. He willingly helped Hari but did not really benifited much. I really respect such people, who do such selfless acts. If only the world would follow Jagu's ways, our society would be a much better place.

1 comment:

  1. I agree with you, but Jagu did not bring the other 2 boys home, so you cannot say he was very kind.

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