Vincent Vattoli The main theme is about the arrival of fr. He feels the younger generation is very selfish and that includes his son too. The story ends with a note stating “Lead, let others to lead, Lead carefully”. The plot, the characters, the structure of the novel, everything that goes into a novel were exposed very slowly as in a film, creating the much needed atmosphere and not letting the core story to deteriorate into tameness. This arrangement becomes convenient for both of them in the longer run and frequent quarrels become a part of their daily life.
Until, only the eldest brother was entitled to marry within the Namboothiri caste. They are more like friends, father and daughter, mother and son and good companions.
