Hi; Was just wondering, we've often written about how Kalki couldn't completely sketch Nandini's character. If thats the case then which character do we feel is the most complete one in PS. One which dint make us feel "Kalki should've given this guy/lady more space".
I feel VD's character is complete or well rounded. If you study literature they teach about 'flat' and 'round' characters. Flat characters are those that are always good/bad, never develop or show any emotion and in other words 'boring'. Round characters are more human like, have good and bad sides but reader can comprehend what type of person they really are. Nandini is round but problem is reader can never comprehend her. Vandhiyadevan is well developed, loyal, heroic, same time hasty, emotional, you can see the guy and follow the story through his eyes. To some extent Kandha Maaran is also like that.Among women, Poonguzhali is well rounded. Vanathi, totally flat. Kundavi is ok, but could have been better developed I feel.
Yeah, as you said, this is a topic that we never discussed (????) I guess. I feel, Kundavai's is one of the most complete characters in PS. Her love for her country, her family and her love for a commoner are all very well written.