Model Question on Narayan's 'The Vendor of Sweets'

How is the cousin presented in the book,?The Vendor of Sweets?

The cousin:

The 'cousin' is an important and yet unnamed character in the novel The Vendor of Sweets, written by Indian author R.K. Narayan. He lives in Malgudi along with Jagan and his son, Mali. He plays well with both Jagan's traditionalist views and Mali's more modern ideas.

Answer and Explanation:

In Narayan's The Vendor of Sweets, the cousin is portrayed as unemployed, parasitic, and yet wise in the matters of personal relationships. He serves to be the communicative bridge, for example, to Jagan and his son, Mali. He does this by being a good listener to both and offering fresh, insightful advice. The cousin is also a source of humor in the novel, as he always shamelessly sponges off of Jagan - visiting him in his sweets shop every afternoon and eating for free.

The introduction is given.