What are the motifs in Malgudi Days by R. K. Narayan?

The arrogance of the wealthy is recurring idea in the stories. In a caste society like that of India, wealthy people tend to treat the poor in an especially cruel way. Though the caste system has been outlawed in terms of job discrimination, in independent India, its effects linger. In "Leela's Friend," Sidda is hired to watch Leela, a young girl and is loved by the little girl. Nevertheless, when the girl's gold chain is missing, the lady-of-the-house immediately threatens to call the police on Sidda, and thinks he is the thief.