R.K.Narayan hints at the importance of love between Marco and Rosie otherwise the marriage would receive a jolt. A woman happens to have physical desires. She expects physical as also the emotional satisfaction from her husband. The responsibility of a husband is immense. This aspect has been very well presented by the novelist. To conclude I would say that while exploring the areas of sex, love and marriage R.K.Narayan, through the character of Raju has represented the spirit of the contemporary young man of India.
It shows how a young Indian can keep the sense of morality at bay for the sake of commercial and physical gain. He flouts loyalties for the self. He does not show respect for the traditional values. But Raju is not only responsible for everything. Rosie is also a girl who falls in this gaze of modern independence existence R.K.Narayan, as a true Indian has presented the theme of love, sex and marriage with a typical Indian trusts.
Short Answer Questions Key 1. Who speaks first in Chapter 1? Raju. 2. Before joining Raju on the steps of the temple, what does Velan do? Wash in the river. 3. What town had Velan been visiting before meeting Raju? Mangal. 4. Why was Velan out of town? He was visiting family. 5. What does the barber deduce about Raju? He recently left jail. 6. What did Raju dislike about his last residence? He loathed waking early in the morning.