The God of Small Things

Main Characters and Their Development

• Rahel and Estha - twins separated at a young age due to a tragedy unfolding in their family. Their lives are forever altered by events from their childhood. Rahel becomes reserved and cautious, while Estha struggles with guilt and his inner world.
• Ammu - the twins' mother, rebels against the constraints imposed by society and her own family. Her love story and struggle to live with her children in a world that rejects her choices are key aspects of her character development.
• The Grandmother - the twins' grandmother, plays an important role in their upbringing and development. Her relationships with other family members and her own past reflect the complexity of family dynamics and societal pressure.
• Chacko - the twins' uncle, embodies the complexities faced by the Indian intelligentsia of the time. His idealism and disappointments in personal life and public affairs are significant aspects of his development.
• Baby Kochamma - the twins' aunt, a character whose life path and actions are driven by unrequited love and a quest for social prestige. Her influence on the family and events in the book highlights the complexity of human emotions and actions.