Inder Lal’s mother

appearence:

- about fifty (p.55), „the best part of her life is now“ (p. 54, l. 22)

- holds her head high when she walks through the town (p. 55)

background:

- she’s a widow, likes her life

character traits:

- close to her son, proud of him (p. 54)

- sociably, likes to have fun with her friends (p. 55)

- respect for suttees (p.56)