Douglas
„[…] are in some quarters regarded as martyrs. We even had a bit of trouble outside the jail today” (p. 57, ll. 22/23)
=>helpless as he could not fullfill his duty
The Nawab
“[…] they will still cling to their barbaric customs” (p. 57, l.17)
=>pretends to be “modern” but we cannot be sure whether he is honest
Olivia
“[…] a noble idea. In theory, “Oh, I could! […] I’d be grateful for such a custom.”
=>wants to bring in another point of view; tolerant towards the traditions of the country
Dr. Saunders
“like everything else in this country, plain savagery and barbarism […] in the name of religion” (p. 60)
=>does not tolerate the Indian culture and the Indian traditions
Beth Crawford
“Too noble for me, I fear […]” (p. 60)
=>realistic attitude; we don’t know what she really thinks about suttee
Excellent choice of quotations.
Could you, however, describe a bit more extensive why Mrs. Crawford’s attitude is “realistic”.