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Bhakta is a Hindu servant who works for Hyder Ali. He takes refuge in Hyder Ali’s house after the Partition because he fears that fellow Hindus will turn against him, then briefly moves to the Das home and finally goes with Raja to reunite with Hyder Ali’s family in Hyderabad.
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Bhakta Character Timeline in Clear Light of Day
The timeline below shows where the character Bhakta appears in Clear Light of Day. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
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Bim and Baba find a servant (Bhakta) in his quarters. He tells them to be quiet, lest the police find and torture...
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...room. One day, Raja and Bim start wondering where she finds the alcohol. Bim blames Bhakta. One day, Aunt Mira drops a glass and cuts her hands. Bim rushes over to...
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...promises that he will return, she coldly asks why. He leaves, taking Hyder Ali’s servant Bhakta with him. Bim sits on the steps with Baba, who plays with his pebbles. She...
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