Character traits of Natella and Grusha

Grusha Vashadze

A kitchen maid in the palace, she rescues the Governor's son Michael and takes the baby with her. She cares for the child for two years until Natella reclaims Michael. Both women are forced to appear before Azdak who chooses to give the boy to Grusha.

She is good, loyal, motherly, sacrificing, loving and unselfish.

Natella is selfish and rather heartless wife. She cares more about packing her dresses than saving her own child.