The Home and the World · Character
Mirjan
A servant or attendant in the household, mentioned in passing.
minor
First appearance: ii
Mirjan shows up with force in Sandip's Story. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A boatman whose boat is sunk as punishment for not complying with the boycott; later seeks mercy from Sandip.
Mirjan first appears in 0003 ii.
In Sandip's Story: A boatman whose boat is sunk as punishment for not complying with the boycott; later seeks mercy from Sandip.
Later, in VII: His boat is sunk as a coercive measure to force his compliance with the boycott, and he pleads for mercy.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Household servants and advisors
- Royal household members
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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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