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Ensign Erkel

Young and devoted army officer, fanatically loyal to Pyotr.

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Also known as Erkel, Lieutenant Erkel, II Erkel, This Ensign Erkel

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In IV: The Last Resolution: Hosts the quintet meeting at his lodgings; a young officer who had been present at Virginsky's earlier, he is part of the group awaiting Pyotr Stepanovitch's instructions. Later, in I: Hosts…

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IV: The Last Resolution
Hosts the quintet meeting at his lodgings; a young officer who had been present at Virginsky's earlier, he is part of the group awaiting Pyotr Stepanovitch's instructions.
I
Hosts the meeting at his lodgings; described as taciturn and hero-worshipping Pyotr Stepanovitch.
Chapter II
A fanatical, childishly devoted follower of Pyotr Verhovensky, acting as a messenger and spy; he is callous and cunning, observing Shatov's situation for the conspiracy.
VI
Erkel arrives to escort Shatov to Skvoreshniki to retrieve the buried printing press, insisting they walk to avoid witnesses.
I
Assists in luring Shatov and helps tie the stones to the body.
III
Anxiously sees Pyotr Stepanovitch off, expresses doubts about the group's reliability, and feels hurt by Pyotr Stepanovitch's abrupt dismissal.
VIII: Conclusion
Arrested and remains obstinately silent, misrepresenting facts. His youth and support for his mother evoke some compassion, though his fate is uncertain.

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