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The extract begins with a confrontational meeting between Saloni, the protagonist and 'Manno babhi' -her father's sister. She is recognised as an antagonist because she is opposing what Saloni is talking to her about, -the truth about her son being a rapist. As she is the first to walk away, we identify with Saloni as being the hero.

Saloni's talk with the priest mentions the need for 'truth' and represents her as an image of strength standing up all those who don't believe her word.
Notably, she is also a firm believer in God and it comes as no suprise that the literal meaning behind choosing the temple for this scene is meant to show a society that is deeply religious.

Later at the Temple, Pia, the rape victim is told it is not advisable for the after-wedding ceremony to take place as this will allow people (society) to talk of her as being unchaste. Manno babhi speaks up against this representing change in society as she tells Pia not to fear the world and to stand up. -She is not inf act a victim and using her emotional strength, she should be able to walk head high in society.
Pia's lowered eyes are a reflection for all those women who are emotionally weak and ashamed of things beyond their control. -It takes another female to be able to set things right again.

Towards the end, Saloni is waiting, like a typical housewife for her husband to return from work. She tells him that she wants his support in finding out the truth about Pia's rapist but once again we see a wife being deserted by her husband when she needs him the most. However, from this does stem Saloni's Independence, echoing the changes taking place for women in society.