The Home and the World · Character
Miss Gilby
Bimala's English governess, who teaches her and later leaves due to political tensions.
minor
First appearance: Bimala's Story
Miss Gilby shows up with force in Bimala's Story. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Brought in by Nikhil to teach and accompany Bimala, despite opposition.
Miss Gilby first appears in 0001 bimala s story.
In Bimala's Story: Brought in by Nikhil to teach and accompany Bimala, despite opposition.
Later, in I: English companion brought by Nikhil to teach Bimala, causing gossip.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Household servants and advisors
- Royal household members
- Protagonist
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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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