Attempt a character sketch of the Astrologer. How does this story evoke sympathy/anger? 

The character of the Astrologer in R. K. Narayan's short story "The Astrologer" is both complex and multifaceted, embodying themes of fate, human deception, and redemption. He is a seemingly wise and well-established figure in the town, renowned for his ability to predict the future and offer guidance to people. On the surface, he appears to be a man of knowledge, someone who possesses deep insights into the mysteries of life, offering spiritual counsel and advice to his clients. However, as the story unfolds, we realize that the Astrologer is not the idealized figure of wisdom that he seems to be, and his past plays a crucial role in defining his character.

The Astrologer is a man who has found his place in life through a career of fortune-telling. He has a small booth set up in the marketplace where he reads palms and charts for passersby, charging them for his predictions. His appearance is that of a typical village astrologer: he is described as wearing a turban and sporting a set of mysterious tools, including a set of charts and a “parchment full of scribbles.” His demeanor is calm, composed, and confident, which further reinforces the aura of authority that surrounds him. He attracts people with his smooth talk and his promise of insight into their futures. People come to him for solace, guidance, and answers to their worries.

However, beneath this exterior of wisdom, we find that the Astrologer is a man of considerable guilt and moral ambiguity. He is not truly interested in astrology as a source of spiritual wisdom or enlightenment; instead, his primary concern is earning a living. His real identity is that of a man who has fled from his previous life, one filled with violence, guilt, and regret. _________ ___ ______ ___ _______.
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