# Thako — The Home and the World character guide

> Thako in The Home and the World by Rabindranath Tagore.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-ii

## Who they are

A minor household figure, possibly a maid or nurse.

## In the story

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/chapters/ix)

The Bara Rani's maid, involved in the quarrel with Khema that interrupts the scene.

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

Mentioned as part of the household, singing silly songs, which Bimala contrasts with her own intense experiences.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/chapters/xviii)

Present with the Bara Rani, witnessing Bimala's humble approach.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_home_and_the_world_se/chapters/xxii)

Brings her savings to Bimala for safekeeping and later fetches her for the gramophone.

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