Vikram and the Vampire · Character
Shanta-shil
A character in one of the Baital's narratives.
minor
Also known as Shanta, Shanta Shil
First appearance: the vampire s fifth story
Shanta-shil shows up with force in Conclusion. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Revealed as the Yogi who plotted to kill Vikram; performs rituals in the burning ground and attempts to sacrifice Vikram to Durga.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Gods, Kings, and Legendary Figures
- Protagonist
- Mythological and Royal Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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 Shanta-shil in the vampire s fifth story