The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories · Character
Albína
Vivacious and quick-footed, she fixes her devotion on the revolutionary Migoúrski and refuses to let go of her joy in living.
supporting
First appearance: the devil
As a supporting figure in The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories, Albína is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Devastated by the deaths of her children, she is paralyzed by grief and the existential question 'Why?'.
Albína appears in The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories as supporting figure.
Albína first appears in 0060 the devil.
In Why?: Devastated by the deaths of her children, she is paralyzed by grief and the existential question 'Why?'. Her love for Migoúrski drives her to orchestrate his failed escape attempt, for which she blames herself upon his capture.
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Character Web
13 connectionsA slice of how Albína sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Character Assortment
- Spiritual Converts
- Caucasus Captives and Warriors
- Peasants and Masters
- Artists and Patrons
- Forged Coupon Network
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak is Esarhaddon's shocking, direct confrontation with the truth that he and his victim are on…
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Chapter companion notes
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See Albína in the devil