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Hadji Murád · Character

Hamzád

A former Avar leader, predecessor to Shamil, mentioned in backstory.

minor

First appearance: hadji mur d

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

The Imam who succeeded Kazi-Mullá, who treacherously murdered the Khans and is a central figure in Hadji Murád's story.
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With Khan Mahomá (family): Hamzád is the son of Khan Mahomá, and their relationship is one of paternal care and filial loyalty. With Khan Mahomá (family): Hamzád is the son of Khan Mahomá, and their relationship is one…

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Character Web

8 connections

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KMKhan MahomáHMHadji MurádSHShamilELEldárPDPrince DolgorúkyHAHamzád

Relationship types

  • Family
  • Other

Character groups

  • Hadji Murád's inner circle
  • Protagonist
  • Russian high command and court

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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