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Sitnikov
A foolish hanger-on who pretends to be a progressive.
minor
Also known as Herr Sitnikov, Mr. Sitnikov, Monsieur Sitnikov
First appearance: XII
Sitnikov shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A self-proclaimed disciple of Bazarov; enthusiastically invites Bazarov and Arkady to meet Kukshina, promising champagne.
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In XII: A self-proclaimed disciple of Bazarov; enthusiastically invites Bazarov and Arkady to meet Kukshina, promising champagne. Later, in Chapter XIII: Acts as a fawning intermediary; he is obsequious toward Bazarov…
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor intellectuals and officials
- Central characters and families
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Bazarov’s sudden glance at Madame Odintsov, which she reacts to “as though he had struck her a blow,” marks th…
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See Sitnikov in XII