Games at Twilight

by

Anita Desai

Games at Twilight Characters

Ravi

Ravi is the protagonist of “Games at Twilight.” Ravi is one of the younger members of his family, illustrated by the fact that when Desai introduces him he is nervously picking his nose in fear… read analysis of Ravi

Raghu

Raghu is the oldest child in Ravi’s family and the “It” in the game of hide and seek. Raghu is described as being a “hirsute, hoarse-voiced football champion” and as having “long, hefty, hairy… read analysis of Raghu

Mira

Mira is one of the children in Ravi’s family. Mira is described as “motherly,” and at the beginning of the story she stops a fight between the boys and figures out a game to… read analysis of Mira

Mother

Ravi and some of the other children’s mother lets the kids outside to play at the beginning of the story and watches them play at the end. When Ravi emerges from the shed in hysterics… read analysis of Mother
Minor Characters
Manu
Manu is one of the youngest members of Ravi’s family. Manu is uncertain of where to hide when Raghu starts counting, and when the game begins, Raghu immediately chases Manu down and catches him.