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 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 Challenges and Solutions Getting Rid of the Road Engine 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 The remainder of the story occurs in Malgudi where the road engine poses a challenge in the confined spaces of the town Characters in The Road Engine Saga A Challenging Journey in Malgudi The Talkative Man An unnamed character who talks a lot and is known for his long speeches He is a central character in the story and is always eager to share his opinions and thoughts His talkativeness is a source of both amusement and irritation to the other characters in the story The Showman A flamboyant character who loves to put on a show He is a key player in the story and is responsible for bringing the road engine to Malgudi His love of spectacle and drama adds an element of excitement and unpredictability to the story The Wife The wife of the Talkative Man She is a quiet and reserved character who often serves as a foil to her husband s talkativeness She plays a supportive role in the story and is a source of comfort and stability for her husband Other Notes The story is set in Malgudi and Gatiland in the Gymkhana Grounds The plot revolves around winning a road engine and its consequences The characters face various challenges and must find solutions to get rid of the road engine Characters in The Road Engine Saga A Challenging Journey in Malgudi The Talkative Man An unnamed character who talks a lot and is known for his long speeches He is a central character in the story and is always eager to share his opinions and thoughts His talkativeness is a source of both amusement and irritation to the other characters in the story The Showman A flamboyant character who loves to put on a show He is a key player in the story and is responsible for bringing the road engine to Malgudi His love of spectacle and drama adds an element of excitement and unpredictability to the story The Wife The wife of the Talkative Man She is a quiet and reserved character who often serves as a foil to her husband s talkativeness She plays a supportive role in the story and is a source of comfort and stability for her husband Other Notes The story is set in Malgudi and Gatiland in the Gymkhana Grounds The plot revolves around winning a road engine and its consequences The characters face various challenges and must find solutions to get rid of the road engine Challenges and Solutions Getting Rid of the Road Engine in Malgudi Characters Talkative Man Showman The Wife Winning a road engine Consequences of winning Challenges and Solutions Challenges The Road Engine Saga A Challenging Journey The road engine causing trouble in Malgudi and Gatiland in the Gymkhana Grounds Difficulty in getting rid of the road engine Solutions The Talkative Man Showman and the Wife work together to come up with a solution The specific solution is not mentioned in the topic but will likely involve creativity and teamwork from the characters Malgudi and Gatiland in the Gymkhana Grounds Setting Characters Talkative Man Showman The Wife The Road Engine Saga A Challenging Journey in Malgudi Winning a Road Engine and Its Consequences Challenges and Solutions Getting Rid of the Road Engine