Veiled Women · Character
Bedr-ul-Budûr
A named female character, possibly a younger woman in the harem.
minor
Also known as Bedr, Budûr
First appearance: i
Bedr-ul-Budûr shows up with force in XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A pet slave of Hâfiz's mother, she is terrified of the sea and clings to Barakah for comfort and solidarity.
Bedr-ul-Budûr first appears in 0000 i.
In XVI: A pet slave of Hâfiz's mother, she is terrified of the sea and clings to Barakah for comfort and solidarity.
Later, in XVII: Shares terrifying stories about infidels; expresses resignation about the men's behavior; rejoices at the decision to return to Egypt.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Secondary harem and family
- Harem and household hierarchy
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Bedr-ul-Budûr in i