Douglas Rivers

appearance:

- is good-looking –> Olivia is not the only woman who likes him (p. 20)

- straight nose and forehead (p. 20)

state of mind

- likes India, has no problems with the climate, knows many people

background:

- has been born in India, has two siblings (p. 29)

- works in the district as the Collector’s assistant, busy at work

character traits:

- not like all the others –> noble and fair (said by Olivia (p. 20)

- always working –> has no time for his wife

- speaks Hindi very fluently (p.39)

- his voice: manly and firm (p.40)

- knows how to deal with Indians, is respected by them (p.40)

- smokes (pipe) (p.41)

- doesn’t really like the Indians