# Mr. Ritch — The Story of My Experiments with Truth character guide

> Mr. Ritch in The Story of My Experiments with Truth by Mahatma Gandhi.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Ritch

**First appearance:** 0046-part-ii-xix-natal-indian-congress

## Who they are

A lawyer who assisted Gandhi in the Natal Indian Congress.

## In the story

### [Pocketed the Insult](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-iii-pocketed-the-insult)

Helps Gandhi secure office rooms in Johannesburg through a house agent.

### [Quickened Spirit of Sacrifice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-iv-quickened-spirit-of-sacrifice)

A theosophist who introduced Gandhi to the theosophical society in Johannesburg and engaged him in daily religious discussions.

### [Indian Opinion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xiii-indian-opinion)

Left his commercial firm to become articled under Gandhi, lightening his burden.

### [The Black Plague—I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xv-the-black-plague-i)

Wanted to help but was prevented by Gandhi due to his large family; handled work outside the danger zone.

### [Polak Takes the Plunge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/chapters/part-iv-xxi-polak-takes-the-plunge)

Decides to finish his legal studies in England, prompting Gandhi to seek Polak's help in the office.

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