Inder Lal

appearance:

- young man about 25 or 26, but looks older because of his careworn expression (p.52)

- beautiful eyes full of melancholy and liquid with longing (p.52)

state of mind:

- disappointed with the way the narrator lives –> wants the best for her, wants her being pleased

background:

- government officer (works in Collector’s house), has an own department (Disposal and Supplies); has trouble at work (jealousy and intrigues against him)

- sub-lets a room to the narrator, is her landlord

- has a wife and three children; his mother lives with them

aims/wishes:

- wants to show the narrator many places

character traits:

- wants to show narrator many places –> very obliging

- disappointed with the way the narrator lives –> wants the best for her, hospitable