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A Passage to India · Character

Rafi

A young Muslim student and friend of Aziz.

minor

First appearance: IX

Rafi shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Brings news of Godbole's illness, attempts to start a scandal.
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Character Web

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DADr. AzizCFCyril FieldingHAHamidullahMRMr. Ram ChandSGSir GilbertRARafi

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  • Other

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  • Trial witnesses and associates
  • Central trial figures
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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