Main Character

So far, there is little to be derived about the character of Saleem Sinai, who is currently narrating the story in Midnight's Children. He has chosen to reveal stories of others, mainly his grandfather, Aadam Aziz, before he delves deeper into his own. Therefore, I think it is most fitting that I expand upon the character of his grandfather. While Aadam was younger, he seemed to be very open-minded, optimistic, and completely intrigued with life. He spent time with a boatman, Tai, whom everyone thought was completely nuts. His parents didn't like him being around Tai, but something lured Aadam to him. Later, Aadam studied in Germany and became a doctor. When he arrived home, he was different, as were the people around him. They all treated him differently. Tai didn't approve of all the doctoring techniques that Aadam had acquired, and his mother played mind games with him. She complained about her aches and pains and wanted her son to help, but always told him not to bother with her. In time, Aadam got fixated on the task of helping the daughter of a landowner through his healing techniques. During these sessions a sort of obsessive and unexplainable side emerges from Aadam. He's intrigued by this girl and keeps coming back, even though he is requested to do ridiculous tasks. As his story progresses, you see him deteriorate. A loss of passion is evident, and he comes to realizations about choices he made in life (one being blinded by a seeming love for his wife, Neesa, who his is now forever bound to). In a sense, his character is like a child who looses their innocence.