# Paul — Arms and the Man character guide

> Paul in Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-act-i

## Who they are

A soldier or servant briefly mentioned in the household.

## Relationships

### [Catherine Petkoff](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arms_and_the_man_se/characters/catherine_petkoff)

_family_

Wife and husband; Catherine manages Major Petkoff's household and social affairs, often overriding his opinions with her strong will.

### [Sergius Saranoff](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arms_and_the_man_se/characters/sergius_saranoff)

_social_

Father-in-law and son-in-law-to-be; Major Petkoff admires Sergius's military reputation but is oblivious to his romantic entanglements.

### [Raina Petkoff](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arms_and_the_man_se/characters/raina_petkoff)

_family_

Father and daughter; Major Petkoff dotes on Raina but is often absent-minded and easily manipulated by her and Catherine.

### [Louka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arms_and_the_man_se/characters/louka)

_professional_

Servant and master; Louka serves Major Petkoff with a mix of respect and subtle insolence, exploiting his obliviousness.

## Links

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