Many characters in the novel are representative of types that exist in India. He represents the caste system in India with an air of superiority, the caste system in India and the people thinking that western things are better.
“If you really want to write, then shut yourself in a room, close the door, and WRITE. If you don't want to write, do something else. It's as simple as that.”
“Nicolette, Kendalle, and Alexandra are my children. Their mother, Cynthia Beck, and I, love them very much.”