Midnight's Children
Main Characters and Their Development
- Saleem Sinai - the main character, born at midnight at the moment of India's independence. His life is intertwined with the fate of the new country, possessing an extraordinary gift of telepathy.
- Padma - Saleem's loyal companion, who supported him in difficult times. She serves as the listener of Saleem's stories, which is very important to him.
- Shiva - one of the midnight's children, possessing the ability of military strategy and a rival to Saleem. Their relationship is complex and tense, but Shiva is a key character in the development of the plot.
- Aadam Aziz - Saleem's grandfather, whose life stories and past choices have a significant impact on Saleem's life path and demonstrate India's historical issues.
- Amina Sinai - Saleem's father, symbolizes the hope and disappointment of the new India. His life and fate are closely tied to the political and social changes in the country.
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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