Importance of aunt Mira's presence

After the death of Mr. and Mrs.Das aunt Mira took on the role of being the child bearer for Raja, Bimla and Baba. In performing her parental duties she provided a suitable life for each of the Das'. As the children were growing up her importance in their presence was being role model for them to look up to since the death of both parents. But as they grew older they became the parent in some cases Bimla. With the lost of her family and having to care for the children anut Mira drew to alcohol and eventually causing a serious breakdown. Aunt Mira took in the Das children after an unexpected death of their parents, she tried her hardest but eventually it was just too much for her to handle.