White Teeth

Main Characters and Their Development

• Archie Jones - one of the main characters, a World War II veteran struggling with a sense of failure and searching for meaning in his life. His friendship with Samad Iqbal and marriage to Clara Bowden significantly influence his development.
• Samad Iqbal - Archie's close friend, an immigrant from Bangladesh who struggles to maintain his cultural identity in London. His internal conflict and attempts to control the fate of his sons, Magid and Millat, are key aspects of his development.
• Clara Bowden - Archie's young wife, who tries to break free from her mother's influence and find her own path in life. Her relationships with Archie and their daughter Irie play an important role in her development.
• Irie Jones - the daughter of Archie and Clara, who seeks to understand her place in the world and her identity. Her search for roots and struggle with cultural expectations are important aspects of her development.
• Magid and Millat Iqbal - Samad's sons, who represent opposite paths of development. Magid becomes rational and scientifically oriented, while Millat is drawn to extremism. Their different paths reflect the struggle between tradition and modernity.