Question

Please anyone tell me the summary of 'Naga' by RK Narayan...​

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Explanation:

Naga by R.K. Narayan is a short story about relationship between man and animal, who are mutually dependent on each other for food and affection, though they are neither a part of the natural food chain, nor the residents of same territory, yet they establish a bond which proves to be even stronger than blood ties.

Narayan’s stories normally revolve around the human world, with their sorrows and joys providing the basic framework. But, in Naga, Narayan has tried to expand his horizon. Except Naga, I think, animals feature only in Man Eater of Malgudi, though they were mostly stuffed animals. But, here, he gives a sneak peek into the lives of snake charmers, inevitably drawing animals in the narrative.

Naga is the story of a young boy who lives in Malgudi with his father, a snake charmer. The father-son duo is quite poor and are totally dependent on the snake ‘Naga’ for their livelihood.

One day, the young boy sights a baby monkey and requests his father to catch it for him. The boy and monkey play with each other, and the monkey is soon trained to perform entertaining acts. Thereon, the monkey also becomes a part of the family, participating in the family business and earning its food. The animals and their masters establish a strong relationship. But, one day the man simply disappears, leaving behind his young boy to fend for himself.