Cry, the Beloved Country nameless characters

In Cry, the Beloved Country, Alan Paton leaves some of his characters without names. One example of this is Absalom’s wife, which is solely what she is referred to as. I think that Paton intentionally leaves her without any standing or name; without an identity. This sends a message to the reader subconsciously, one that says,”She doesn’t mean enough to have a name,” for a variety of reasons. Maybe she doesn’t deserve one because of her actions, or maybe she doesn’t have the privilege because of the customs of the society.