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The main objective of the research paper is to explain the multidimensional viewpoints of family relations in India. The Last Burden starts at the death bed of Urmila and the narrative is narrated through Jamun, the son of Shyamanand and Urmila. The novel investigates in deepness the association between son and mother. It represents the common disagreements between the life of town and the village. The protagonist of the novel is a representative of the middle class Indian youth who wishes for a life in the attractive city world simultaneously being unable to feel at house in the town. Shyamananda holds Urmila accountable for critical remarks of Jamun and Burfi and detestation towards him. Love marriage of Urmila isn’t delightful and strong. Joyce and Burfi take all the benefits of living with the family. They demonstrate before others as if they are making a huge sacrifice due to their parents and they don’t spend a single penny. Upamanyu Chatterjee described effectively the life of a modern Indian family and relations of family member.