The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories · Character
The General
A high-ranking officer in the military sketches.
minor
First appearance: Sevastopol
The General shows up with force in The Raid. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The General first appears in 0004 sevastopol.
In The Raid: Commands the raid. He observes the action with aesthetic detachment, making remarks in French and appearing unmoved by the violence.
Later, in Sevastopol: Mentioned in the context of the chaotic retreat, a figure of authority trying to restrain the impetuous soldiers as the army abandons Sevastopol.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Artists and Patrons
- Military Officers and Hussars
- Protagonist
- Forged Coupon Network
- Peasants and Masters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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The General appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Raid
- Sevastopol
- The Repentant Sinner
- Too Dear!
- The Posthumous Papers of the Hermit, Fedor Kusmich
- God’s Way and Man’s
- Traveller and Peasant
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