The Home and the World · Character
Dewan
The estate manager or minister of Nikhil's household, involved in administrative matters.
minor
Also known as the Dewan
First appearance: bimala s story
Dewan's tie to Bara Rani is one of the pressures that moves The Home and the World—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Bara Rani (professional): Bara Rani and Dewan have a professional relationship, with Dewan serving as a household manager and advisor. With Bara Rani (professional): Bara Rani and Dewan have a professional…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Royal household members
- Local community figures
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Bimala’s paralysis—unable to sit facing her husband yet unable to leave—marks the emotional peak of her intern…
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- Bara Rani
professional · positive
Bara Rani and Dewan have a professional relationship, with Dewan serving as a household… How this plays out →
- Bara Rani
professional · positive
Bara Rani and Dewan have a professional relationship, with Dewan serving as a household… How this plays out →
- Bara Rani
professional · positive
Bara Rani and Dewan have a professional relationship, with Dewan serving as a household… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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