Part one of term paper
In Michael Ondaatje's novel, The English Patient, Caravaggio remains an enigmatic character who greatly influences each of the other characters as well as their complex inter-relationships. His role as a Canadian-Italian thief has ultimately engulfed his life by lies: "He [has] lived through a time of war when everything [has] offered up to ...

Part two of term paper
... he becomes a father figure to Hana, guiding her away from the English patient and hopes that she will not suffer from pain and depression again. Caravaggio also helps the English patient to identify himself as Almasy. His impact to the characters and their relationships can be depicted through the discussion and analysis of Hana and Almasy. The loss of the dearest people to Hana has triggered her yearnings for someone who would love her and take care of her. Hana's father has died of burning d ...