The three main members of the resistance are Moorthy, Patel Range Gowda, and Rangamma. How do these three characters differ in their practice of Gandhi’s philosophy, and what are their primary similarities?

The three primary antagonists of the novel are Bade Khan, Bhatta, and Venkamma. What parts of the pre-existing social structure does each character represent, and why are they trying to preserve this society?

Moorthy is deeply committed to nonviolence as a protest method. Do you believe this method of protest is more or less effective than it was in the days of the Salt March, and why?