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This chapter contains the translator's notes and references for the text, including explanations of Russian terms, allusions to Derzhavin's poetry, the Flagellant sect legend, and the historical significance of February 19, 1861, the date o
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This chapter contains the translator's notes and references for the text, including explanations of Russian terms, allusions to Derzhavin's poetry, the Flagellant sect legend, and the historical significance of February 19, 1861, the date of the Emancipation of the Serfs.
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it forces Stavrogin to confront the core crisis of his identity: his…
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“February 19, 1861, the day of the Emancipation of the Serfs, is meant.”
The date refers to the Emancipation of the Serfs on February 19, 1861.
Historical context for the reference.
