Who is the protagonist in The Room on the Roof?

Correct option is A

The protagonist of The Room on the Roof by Ruskin Bond is Rusty, a lonely Anglo-Indian teenager who runs away from his strict guardian to experience freedom and friendship in India. The novel captures his self-discovery and emotional growth.
Information Booster:
· The Room on the Roof was written when Ruskin Bond was 17 years old.
· The novel won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957.
· Rusty’s journey represents adolescence, identity, and cultural adaptation.
· He experiences friendship, love, and independence in the Indian setting.
· The book is semi-autobiographical, based on Bond’s early years in India.
· Rusty’s rebellion against his guardian’s strict rules drives the plot.
Additional Information:
· Rakesh – A friend of Rusty in the novel but not the main character.
· Ranbir – Another friend who helps Rusty, but he is not the protagonist.
· Somi – One of Rusty’s close friends who introduces him to Indian culture.