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Kassapa

A young character, possibly a monk.

minor

Also known as young Kassapa, O Kassapa

First appearance: short fiction

Kassapa shows up with force in Necessity. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The young son of Rajah Lichava who hears the story of Darnu and Purana and departs in thought.
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In Necessity: The young son of Rajah Lichava who hears the story of Darnu and Purana and departs in thought. Later, in I: Young son of…

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Youth, mentors, and rivals
  • Village community figures
  • Elders and unfortunate friends

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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