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Vassili Thedorov

A bewildered peasant or servant encountered during Chichikov's travels.

minor

Also known as Vassili, the perplexed Vassili

First appearance: part ii i

Vassili Thedorov's tie to Chichikov is one of the pressures that moves Dead Souls—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

See Vassili Thedorov in part ii iBook page

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With Chichikov (professional): Chichikov employs the serf Vassili Thedorov as a servant, treating him as a disposable tool. With Chichikov (professional): Chichikov employs the serf Vassili Thedorov as a servant,…

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See Vassili Thedorov in part ii i

Character Web

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CHChichikovPMPlaton Mikhali…TTThedor Thedoro…MUMurazovMAManilovVTVassili Thedorov

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Landowners and officials
  • Protagonist
  • Officials and ruined landowners
  • Diverse minor characters

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Vassili Thedorov in part ii i
See Vassili Thedorov in part ii i