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Hadji Murád · Character

Nelídova

A Russian woman, briefly mentioned.

minor

First appearance: hadji mur d

Nelídova shows up with force in Chapter XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Noticed by Nicholas at the church service for her fine shoulders, he compares her favorably to a girl from the previous night.
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NINicholas INENelídova

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Russian high command and court

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

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