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This novel, dedicated to Narayan's wife Rajam, is not only autobiographical but also poignant in its intensity of feeling. The story is a series of experiences in the life of Krishna, an English teacher, and his quest for inner peace and self-development after the traumatising death of his wife.

The theme of the novel is obviously the 'death' of Susila in the first half, and her 'resurrection' in the second half. Paradise Lost being followed by paradise Regained. Krishna loses Susila in the flesh, but on the last page of the novel she comes back to him, to be with him forever. 'Susila!

Susila is the major woman character in the novel, The English Teacher, while Krishnan's mother, the old cook, Susila's mother, Krishnan's sister-in-law, a village woman and the Headmaster's wife are minor characters. Susila is the wife of Krishnan who teaches English literature in Albert Mission College in Malgudi.

The English Teacher by R. K. Narayan is set in a fictional town of Malgudi portrayed as a microcosm of India during colonial rule. Indians reading this novel will be able to relate to each character's experiences with life because of the familiarity of their actions and outlook.