Engine Trouble
-R.K.Narayanan
Characters
Talkative Man: A chatty and enthusiastic individual who wins a road engine in a lottery.
Showman: A character who is skilled in showcasing and demonstrating machines, including the road
engine.
The Wife: The Talkative Man's wife, who is initially excited about the road engine but soon faces
challenges in managing it.
Storyline
The Talkative Man wins a road engine in a lottery.
The Showman helps the Talkative Man understand the workings of the road engine.
The Talkative Man brings the road engine to Malgudi, but its size and maintenance become a challenge.
The Talkative Man's wife insists on getting rid of the road engine due to the problems it brings.
Challenges and Solutions
Getting Rid of the Road Engine
The initial challenge is to sell the road engine, since it has become more of a burden than a prize.
The Talkative Man and his wife try several solutions to get rid of the road engine, including:
Contacting the company to return it
Placing a newspaper ad for sale
Asking the Showman to help sell it
None of these attempts are successful.
Setting
The story takes place in Malgudi, the fictional town created by R.K. Narayan.
The Gymkhana Grounds in Gatiland, a larger town nearby, serve as the setting for the road engine's
demonstration.
-R.K.Narayanan
Characters
Talkative Man: A chatty and enthusiastic individual who wins a road engine in a lottery.
Showman: A character who is skilled in showcasing and demonstrating machines, including the road
engine.
The Wife: The Talkative Man's wife, who is initially excited about the road engine but soon faces
challenges in managing it.
Storyline
The Talkative Man wins a road engine in a lottery.
The Showman helps the Talkative Man understand the workings of the road engine.
The Talkative Man brings the road engine to Malgudi, but its size and maintenance become a challenge.
The Talkative Man's wife insists on getting rid of the road engine due to the problems it brings.
Challenges and Solutions
Getting Rid of the Road Engine
The initial challenge is to sell the road engine, since it has become more of a burden than a prize.
The Talkative Man and his wife try several solutions to get rid of the road engine, including:
Contacting the company to return it
Placing a newspaper ad for sale
Asking the Showman to help sell it
None of these attempts are successful.
Setting
The story takes place in Malgudi, the fictional town created by R.K. Narayan.
The Gymkhana Grounds in Gatiland, a larger town nearby, serve as the setting for the road engine's
demonstration.
