The document provides a summary of the novel "The Guide" by R.K. Narayan. It describes the central character Raju as a tourist guide who transforms into a spiritual guide. It also outlines other main characters Marco, Rosie, and Velan. A central theme is Raju's transformation from tourist guide to spiritual guide. The book was later adapted into a Broadway play and film to convey themes of Indian society and culture.

1. THE GUIDE
BY
R.K. NARAYAN
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2. THE GUIDE
 The Guide by R.K.  Introduction to the
Narayan Novel

3. MAIN CHARACTERS IN THE STORY
 Raju- tourist guide (central character)
 Marco- scholar and an anthropologist
 Rosie- Marco’s wife
 Velan- villager

4. THEME OF THE NOVEL
A CENTRAL THEME OF THE NOVEL IS THE
TRANSFORMATION OF RAJU FROM HIS ROLE AS
A TOUR GUIDE TO THAT OF A SPIRITUAL GUIDE
FILM, TV OR THEATRICAL ADAPTATIONS
 The book was also adapted to a Broadway play
by Harvey Breit and Patricia Rinehart, and
was staged at Hudson Theatre in 1968 with
Zia Mohyeddin playing the lead role and Ravi
Shankar scoring music.

5. MESSAGE CONVEYED
Although started in a rather loose way the
story carries a deep significance of sheer
realisms.
 R.K. Narayan quite consciously in his novel
"The Guide" echoes the mores and tradition of
the Indian society amidst his literal
symbolisms.

6. CONCLUSION
 `The Guide` begins as a comic look at
the life of a rogue, but develops into
something different in its progression.
 In a fairly compact and concise manner
the book conveys the numerous aspects
of the day-to-day lives of Indian
people.
 The different culture systems, the
superstitions and values of the people
of a small town named Malgudi serve as
a reflection on Indian society
altogether.