The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

by

Arundhati Roy

The Princess Character Analysis

Naga’s girlfriend, for a time. She comes from a minor royalty family and, unlike Naga’s ex-wife, Tilo, has light skin and stereotypically feminine habits, like sewing and interior decorating. When the Princess suggests to Naga that she needs to cleanse his home of Tilo’s chi, Naga realizes he still has feelings for Tilo, and breaks up with the Princess.
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The Princess Character Timeline in The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

The timeline below shows where the character The Princess appears in The Ministry of Utmost Happiness. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 8
Gender Identity, Social Division, and Coexistence  Theme Icon
Social Hierarchy vs. Social Inclusivity  Theme Icon
...to him in social status. His mother’s favorite, a member of minor royalty, is nicknamed the Princess , and has “milk-white skin and glossy hair.” Naga asks the Princess if she would... (full context)
Social Hierarchy vs. Social Inclusivity  Theme Icon
Reading through the notes makes Naga realize that he still loves Tilo, and he tells the Princess he’s not able to be with her anymore. Meanwhile, Tilo is in the apartment she... (full context)