Hadji Murád · Character

Eldár

A young Avar follower of Hadji Murád, loyal and devout.

minor

First appearance: hadji mur d

Eldár's tie to Hadji Murád is one of the pressures that moves Hadji Murád—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Hadji Murád's murid, remains silent and motionless during the visit, follows his leader's example.

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With Hadji Murád (professional): Eldár serves as Hadji Murád's loyal and devoted attendant, following him faithfully through danger. With Hadji Murád (professional): Eldár serves as Hadji Murád's loyal and devoted…

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Relationship types

Professional
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Character groups

Hadji Murád's inner circle
Protagonist
Minor Russian soldiers and orderlies
Historical and minor characters

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Hadji Murád
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In the story

Eldár appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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XII
XIII
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XXIII
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I
Hadji Murád's murid, remains silent and motionless during the visit, follows his leader's example.
IV
Hadji Murád's loyal murid; sleeps nearby and follows him during the escape.
V
A Lesghian youth in Hadji Murád's suite, broad-shouldered with a slim waist and beautiful ram-like eyes.
VI
Reports to Hadji Murád about the placement of his murids and horses.
XII
Handsome, devoted murid; polishes saddle and obeys Hadji Murád promptly.
XIII
Described by Hadji Murád as 'young, but firm—made of iron'.
XX
Hadji Murád's murid, assists with serving and accompanies the departure.
XXIII
Henchman who sews gold into the beshmét and is called to saddle horses for the ride.
XXV
Hadji Murád's loyal follower, killed by a bullet while preparing to charge.

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