By giving them unique personalities. Each character has their own quirks. For instance, some are very talkative while others are shy. These traits make them seem real.
Using their dialogues. The way a character speaks in Bond's stories reveals a lot about them. If a character uses simple and warm language, it shows their down - to - earth nature, like the local villagers in his stories.
Through vivid descriptions. He makes you see the spooky settings clearly.
Ruskin Bond shows the railway culture as a place full of small kindnesses. For instance, passengers sharing food with each other during long journeys. Also, he depicts the unique sounds and smells associated with the Indian railways, like the whistle of the train, the smell of the chai being sold on the platforms. This gives a very vivid and multi - sensory picture of the railway culture.
He uses detailed descriptions. By describing the setting in great detail, like a dark and creaky old house, he immediately sets a suspenseful mood.
It shows through the daily life. For example, the way people interact in the markets, in families. The stories often mention traditional Indian festivals, foods, and clothing, which are all parts of the rich Indian culture.
Well, start by imagining them as real people. Think about their background, personality, and goals. That'll make them come alive on the page.
Love and friendship are common themes. In many of his stories, characters form deep bonds with each other, like in 'The Blue Umbrella' where Binya's relationship with Ram Bharosa is a mix of friendship and a bit of rivalry turned into mutual respect.
Often, the main characters are ordinary people. They might be a young boy or girl who stumbles upon something strange. For instance, a child exploring an abandoned place. These ordinary characters make the horror more relatable as readers can imagine themselves in the same situation.
You need to give them unique personalities and backstories. Also, think about their goals and motivations.
The main characters are the thief, who is a young boy, and an old man.
The power of nature is another theme. Nature in his horror stories is not always a benevolent force. It can be menacing and add to the overall horror. For instance, the wind howling in 'The Wind on Haunted Hill' seems to carry with it an otherworldly menace that terrifies the characters and the readers alike.