Mrs. Das Point of View (60-65)

After another long drive, they finally arrived at their second destination. It was obvious Mrs. Das was not thrilled to be here, as she didn’t want to get out of the car to view the hills at Udayagiri and Khandagiri. While her legs did hurt, she was much more comfortable in the car, especially since Mr. Kapassi was still there. She also did not want to be in the pictures, and watched her children and husband move off in the distance. She didn’t no why, but she thought about confiding in Mr. Kapasi with her problems. She trusted him and was sure that his ability to interpret would help him solve her problems. Her thoughts were interrupted when Mr. Kapasi said he was going outside to join Mr. Das. Not wanting to feel alone, she said “No. Stay a minute” (62). Mr. Kapasi said “A brave little boy” (62), referring to Bobby. Without thinking, she revealed the truth she had been holding in for eight year, that Bobby was not her husband’s son. He was quite surprised and unsure of what to say. Now that she told him that, Mrs. Das had to tell him the full story. She started with how young she was when she got married and over the next few minutes, everything had come out. She felt relieved that someone had finally heard her story that she had held in for so long. She was very disappointed when he asked why she had told him this. She responded by saying “I told you because of your talents”(65). She kept asking if he had anything to say, but he was silent. The only reason she told him was because he was an interpreter. However, he had nothing to say.