Character of Chandra

Chandara is the central character of "Punishment." Her husband Chidam lies to a prominent man in the village, saying that Chandara killed his brother’s wife, in order to protect his brother, the real culprit. Chandara decides to stick with the false story and take the blame for the murder, since she would rather be hanged than stay with a man who would betray her in order to protect a murderer. Her fierce will and strong sense of independence make her a unique character who will only live and die on her own terms.