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The Chela

Kim's role as the lama's disciple.

minor

Also known as chela

First appearance: i

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Character Web

20 connections

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BUBuddhaTMThe Mahratta ManTFThe FrenchmanTBThe Blessed FeetMBMr. BennettTCThe Chela

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Characters and Symbols
  • Spiritual and Cultural Figures
  • Spymasters and Trainers

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because Kim experiences an emotional and psychological peak of submission…

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