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Chota Lal

A Hindu boy who plays with Kim in Lahore.

minor

Also known as little Chota Lal

First appearance: Chapter I: The Wonder House and the Lama

Chota Lal shows up with force in Chapter I: The Wonder House and the Lama. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A Hindu boy in a gilt-embroidered cap, son of a wealthy man, who plays with Kim.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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