# Sister Rani — The Home and the World character guide

> Sister Rani in The Home and the World by Rabindranath Tagore.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Rani, Sister

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

## Who they are

A term used for Bimala by others, possibly a respectful address.

## Relationships

### [Amulya](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/characters/amulya)

_family_

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

### [Sandip Babu](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/characters/sandip_babu)

_social_

Sandip and Sister Rani interact as acquaintances within the household, with Sister Rani remaining wary of his influence.

### [Bara Rani](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/characters/bara_rani)

_family_

Bara Rani and Sister Rani are sisters-in-law, with a relationship of mutual respect and occasional tension over household matters.

### [Bimala](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/characters/bimala)

_family_

Bimala and Sister Rani are sisters-in-law, with Sister Rani being more traditional and critical of Bimala's modern aspirations.

### [Nikhil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/characters/nikhil)

_family_

Nikhil and Sister Rani share a close sibling relationship, with Sister Rani being supportive and loyal to Nikhil.

### [Chota Rani](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/characters/chota_rani)

_family_

Chota Rani and Sister Rani are sisters-in-law, with a relationship of casual familiarity and shared household concerns.

### [Senior Rani](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/characters/senior_rani)

_family_

Senior Rani and Sister Rani are related as elder and younger in the household, with a formal but respectful bond.

### [Chota Rani](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/characters/chota_rani)

_family_

Chota Rani and Sister Rani are sisters-in-law, with a relationship of casual familiarity and shared household concerns.

### [Nikhil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/characters/nikhil)

_family_

Nikhil and Sister Rani share a close sibling relationship, with Sister Rani being supportive and loyal to Nikhil.

### [Amulya](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/characters/amulya)

_family_

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

### [Amulya](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/characters/amulya)

_family_

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

### [Sandip Babu](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/characters/sandip_babu)

_social_

Sandip and Sister Rani interact as acquaintances within the household, with Sister Rani remaining wary of his influence.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/chapters/iv)

Teases Bimala about her appearance and eavesdrops on the dinner conversation.

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

Nikhil's sister-in-law enters late at night, expressing concern over his visible distress and urging him to rest.

## Links

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