Vikram and the Vampire · Character
Mal Deo
A character in one of the Baital's narratives.
minor
First appearance: the vampire s eleventh story
Mal Deo shows up with force in Conclusion. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as the young merchant who is actually the Yogi Shanta-Shil in disguise.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Gods, Kings, and Legendary Figures
- Protagonist
- Mythological and Royal Figures
- Wise Men and Royalty
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
The "Endnotes" chapter functions as the narrative climax by abruptly shifting from the story's fantastical fra…
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See Mal Deo in the vampire s eleventh story