Character guide

Narrator

major

Also known as Unknown, I, mine, myself

The autobiographical narrator, reflecting on his childhood and artistic development.

Srikantha Babu

supporting

Also known as Srikantha

A teacher who instructs the narrator in Bengali literature and composition.

Rajendrahal Mitra

supporting

Also known as Mitra, Dr. Rajendrahal Mitra, Dr. Rajendrahal, Rajendrahal

A noted scholar and mentor who influences the narrator's intellectual pursuits.

Akshay Chowdhury

supporting

Also known as Akshay Babu

A close friend and literary companion of the narrator during his youth.

Bankim Chandra

supporting

Also known as Bankim, Bankim Babu, Babu

The famous Bengali novelist, whom the narrator meets and admires.

Rajnarain Babu

minor

A family friend and elder who offers guidance to the narrator.

Father DePeneranda

minor

A European priest who teaches the narrator Latin and other subjects.

Jyotirindra

supporting

The narrator's elder brother, a source of inspiration and companionship.

Satya

minor

A childhood friend and playmate of the narrator.

Ganendra

minor

An elder relative who participates in family literary discussions.

Iswar

minor

A servant in the narrator's household, noted for his loyalty.

Mrs. Scott

minor

The wife of Dr. Scott, a kind acquaintance during the narrator's stay in England.

Ashu

minor

A young relative or friend who joins the narrator in childhood adventures.

Gyan Babu

minor

A tutor who instructs the narrator in various academic subjects.

Babu Priyanath Sen

minor

A family acquaintance and occasional visitor to the narrator's home.

Loken Palit

supporting

Also known as Loken

A close friend who accompanies the narrator on his travels to England.

Govinda Babu

minor

Also known as Gobinda Babu

A neighbor and family friend who participates in cultural activities.

Krishna Kumari

minor

Also known as Krishna

A female relative or acquaintance mentioned in the narrator's reminiscences.

Gunendra

minor

Also known as cousin Gunendra, Cousin Gunendra

A cousin of the narrator, involved in family literary circles.

Braja Babu

minor

A family friend who offers advice on the narrator's education.

Aghore Babu

minor

Also known as Aghore

A teacher or mentor who guides the narrator in his early studies.

Nabagopal Babu

minor

A friend of the family who participates in literary discussions.

Kishori

minor

A childhood friend or relative of the narrator.

Jyoti

minor

A younger sibling or relative, often mentioned in family scenes.

Vidyasagar

minor

Also known as the Pandit, Pandit Vidyasagar

A renowned scholar and social reformer whom the narrator meets.

Nirada

minor

Also known as Poor Nirada

A female acquaintance or relative, noted for her tragic circumstances.

Bhanu Singha

minor

Also known as Bhanu

A pseudonym used by the narrator for his early poetic works.

Lenu

minor

Also known as the admiring Lenu

A young woman who admires the narrator's early poetry.

Satkari Babu

minor

A tutor who teaches the narrator mathematics and science.

Mrs. Barker

minor

Also known as Barker

A kind landlady or acquaintance during the narrator's stay in England.

Dr. Scott

minor

A physician and friend who hosts the narrator in England.

Asutosh Chaudhuri

minor

A friend or colleague involved in literary activities.

Kailash

minor

A servant or attendant in the narrator's household.

Adam

minor

A European acquaintance met during the narrator's travels.

Rabi

minor

A childhood nickname or friend of the narrator.

Munshi

minor

Also known as the Munshi

A language tutor who teaches the narrator Persian or Urdu.

Pandit Vedantavagish

minor

Also known as a Pandit, Pandit

A Sanskrit scholar who instructs the narrator in Hindu philosophy.

Ruby

minor

A young woman encountered during the narrator's time in England.

Ramesh Chandra Dutt

minor

Also known as Mr. Ramesh Chandra Dutt, Ramesh, Mr. Dutt

A noted Bengali writer and civil servant whom the narrator meets.

Pandit Sashadhar

minor

Also known as Sashadhar, The Pandit

A scholar who participates in literary debates with the narrator.

Mahananda

minor

A servant or family retainer mentioned in the narrative.

Kinu

minor

A childhood playmate or servant boy.

Father Henry

minor

Also known as Father

A Christian missionary or priest encountered by the narrator.

Dr. Nishikanta Chatterjee

minor

Also known as Nishikanta Chatterjee

A physician who treats the narrator's family members.

Tarak Palit

minor

Also known as Mr. Tarak Palit 42, Mr. Palit

A friend or relative of Loken Palit, met during travels.

Chandranath Babu

minor

A family friend who offers literary criticism to the narrator.