Central protagonist. Initially a nervous homemaker, she takes a door-to-door sales job to support her family after financial strain. She gains confidence and independence, befriends colleague Edith, and eventually confronts her boss over an unjust firing. Her journey highlights female empowerment and marital negotiation in 1950s Calcutta.
Married couple navigating financial and traditional pressures.
Mother-son bond within a large joint family.
Co-resident family members sharing domestic space.
Filial daughter-in-law who eventually reconciles with her father-in-law.
Traditional mother-in-law opposing Arati's career.
Workplace allies sharing professional and cultural experiences.
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