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Rupsen

A mighty character in a tale within the book.

minor

Also known as the mighty Rupsen

First appearance: the vampire s fifth story

Rupsen shows up with force in The Vampire's Third Story. The page is where that presence becomes real.

King of Bardwan whose life is saved by Birbal's sacrifice
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RVRaja VikramBIBirbalTBThe BaitalVSVishnu SwamiRARajeshwarRURupsen

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Wise and Mighty Characters
  • Protagonist
  • Mythological and Royal Figures
  • Wise Men and Royalty
  • Troublemakers and Commoners

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • 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 Rupsen in the vampire s fifth story