The Story of My Experiments with Truth · Character
Mr. Laughton
A lawyer who assisted Gandhi in his early South African cases.
minor
Also known as Mr. Laughton
First appearance: part ii xiv preparation for the case
Mr. Laughton shows up with force in Colour Bar. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Distinguished lawyer engaged by the Law Society to oppose Gandhi's application; later satisfied by Dada Abdulla's affidavit.
Mr. Laughton first appears in 0041 part ii xiv preparation for the case.
In Colour Bar: Distinguished lawyer engaged by the Law Society to oppose Gandhi's application; later satisfied by Dada Abdulla's affidavit.
Later, in The Storm: Advocate and true friend of the Indian community, condemns white residents' conduct and advises legal resistance.
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Character groups
- Bombay political mentors
- Diverse associates and followers
- Personal family and healers
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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See Mr. Laughton in part ii xiv preparation for the case