Character Sketch of Father Nicolas Krickof the novel, The Black Hill of Mamang Dai

Abstract

Father Nicholas Krick was a Chirstian Catholic Missionary from Paris, the capital of France. He was selected to establish a camp in Tibet from the head office of the Mission from Paris. He travels a vast distance and faces many hindrances. He has to pass through Arunachal Pradesh to enter Tibet. He attempted two times but failed. In the novel, The Black Hill by Mamang Dai, we find about his struggle along with a love story of a couple named Kajinsha and Gimur. Here, in this article the main focus is given only on his iron will, his hindrances and how he conquers all such obstacles. However, he is not able to reach Tibet and he has to give up his life as some people attack him very hard. Here, the trait of his character is analysed.