Dead Souls · Character
Porphyri
A servant or minor character mentioned in the narrative.
minor
First appearance: part ii i
Porphyri shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Nozdrev's servant, who brings a puppy and later a bottle of liquor.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Gambler and hard bargainers
- Protagonist
- Landowners and officials
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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See Porphyri in part ii i