The inciting incident in this novel is when the tannery arrives in Rukmani’s village. With Western imperialism threatening their cultural tradition, Rukmani then fears that the tannery will take away traditional livelihood from the villagers despite offering people new jobs.
You must never lose perspective
1.To crouch or sit with bent knees- The cook squatted in the bottom...
2.To have a calming effect- "Oh, well," said the captain, soothing...
3.To get up or raise oneself- The captain, rearing cautiously...
4.To search or peer at thoroughly to locate something- But at last there came...