A Little Life

by

Hanya Yanagihara

Sanjay Character Analysis

Sanjay is Jude’s colleague at Rosen Pritchard and Klein. After Willem’s death, Sanjay informs Jude’s other friends of how infrequently Jude feeds himself, and this contributes to everyone’s decision to hold an intervention for Jude. Following the intervention, Jude’s hospitalization, and Jude’s return to work, Sanjay continues to monitor Jude, and Jude knows Sanjay will tell Andy if he continues to starve himself.
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Sanjay Character Timeline in A Little Life

The timeline below shows where the character Sanjay appears in A Little Life. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Part 6: Dear Comrade: Chapter 3
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...moved past humiliation, past sorrow, past hope.” Even at work, he has no relief, since Sanjay is watching him constantly and will text Andy, who will have Jude committed, if Jude... (full context)