Amulya

Sandip Babu

Amulya is deeply influenced and manipulated by Sandip's fiery nationalism, becoming his devoted follower and tool.

Sister Rani

Amulya and Sister Rani share a close sibling-like bond, with Sister Rani acting as a caring and protective elder figure.

Bimala

Amulya is infatuated with Bimala, seeing her as a goddess-like figure, and his devotion is exploited by Sandip.

Bara Rani

Amulya and Bara Rani share a warm, familial bond, with Bara Rani treating him like a younger relative.

Nikhil

Amulya and Nikhil have a respectful but distant friendship, with Nikhil trying to guide Amulya away from Sandip's influence.

Sandip Babu

Amulya is deeply influenced and manipulated by Sandip's fiery nationalism, becoming his devoted follower and tool.

Sandip Babu

Amulya is deeply influenced and manipulated by Sandip's fiery nationalism, becoming his devoted follower and tool.

Sister Rani

Amulya and Sister Rani share a close sibling-like bond, with Sister Rani acting as a caring and protective elder figure.

Bara Rani

Amulya and Bara Rani share a warm, familial bond, with Bara Rani treating him like a younger relative.

Sister Rani

Amulya and Sister Rani share a close sibling-like bond, with Sister Rani acting as a caring and protective elder figure.

Nikhil

Amulya and Nikhil have a respectful but distant friendship, with Nikhil trying to guide Amulya away from Sandip's influence.

Bimala’s Story

Young disciple of Sandip; becomes devoted to Bimala after meeting her, symbolizing her perceived Shakti.

XIII

Mentioned as a young disciple of Sandip who is inspired by Bimala's presence.

Sandip's Story

A young follower of Sandip; present during discussions about the movement's progress and strategies.

VII

He joins Sandip in discussing the movement's activities, including the burning of foreign goods and the need for funds.

VIII

Mentioned as having letters that could implicate him in the boat sinking.

Bimala's Story XIV

Proposes violent methods to obtain money, including bribing watchmen or killing the cashier. His innocence and enthusiasm touch Bimala, who tries to protect him.

XIV

Amulya, young and devoted, is willing to commit robbery and murder for the Cause. Bimala sees him as a child to be saved, yet she accepts his pistol as a token of their bond.

Bimala’s Story

His devotion to Sandip is rekindled after Bimala's act of worship. He is entrusted by Bimala to sell her jewels, but expresses shame and moral conflict over taking money from her, echoing Sandip's rationalizations.

XV

Present with Sandip when Bimala arrives, adding to her shame.

XVI

Amulya shows reverence for Bimala, taking the dust of her feet and defending her. He suggests returning the extra money but is overruled by Sandip.

XVII

Accepts Bimala's mission to sell her jewels, expresses shame over past actions, and is caught between loyalty to Bimala and Sandip.

Bimala's Story

Distraught and conflicted, he admits to wrongdoing and seeks to return the money, breaking free from Sandip's influence.

XVIII

Returns from his mission, visibly aged and distressed, furious that Sandip took the jewels, and is reassured by Bimala's gift.

XIX

Confesses to obtaining money wrongly, reveals Sandip's deceit, and agrees to return the money at Bimala's urging.

Bimala’s Story

Amulya is sent on a perilous mission by Bimala, and she worries about his safety.

XX

He departs on a perilous mission, and Bimala calls for him but he is already gone.

XXI

Amulya sends a note to Bimala saying he will be late, indicating he is going to return the money, and Bimala reveres him as her boy-god.

XXII

Writes that he will come in the evening but never arrives; Bimala fears she sent him to his death.

XV

Brought by the police inspector with the stolen money, refusing to reveal how he obtained it.

XVI

Mentioned as being feasted by Bimala in her room during the dinner.

Bimala’s Story XXIII

He is reported dead with a bullet through the heart.

XXIII

Reported to have a bullet through the heart, and is done for.