# Miss Gilby — The Home and the World character guide

> Miss Gilby in The Home and the World by Rabindranath Tagore.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-bimala-s-story

## Who they are

Bimala's English governess, who teaches her and later leaves due to political tensions.

## In the story

### [Bimala's Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/chapters/bimala-s-story)

Brought in by Nikhil to teach and accompany Bimala, despite opposition.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/chapters/i)

English companion brought by Nikhil to teach Bimala, causing gossip.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/chapters/iii)

Becomes a target of nationalist sentiment, is insulted by a young man, and leaves the household despite her affection for Bimala.

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