The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories · Character
Vasíli Andréevich Brekhunóv
A prosperous merchant whose appetite for profit drives him to push on through a gathering blizzard, with his weary servant Nikíta beside him.
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Also known as Vasíli Andréevich, Brekhunóv
First appearance: Master and Man
As a major figure in The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories, Vasíli Andréevich Brekhunóv is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The merchant and master; anxious, self-centered, and preoccupied with business and potential liability, yet he feels a flicker of responsibility for Nikíta.
Vasíli Andréevich Brekhunóv first appears in 0066 master and man.
In Master and Man: The merchant and master; anxious, self-centered, and preoccupied with business and potential liability, yet he feels a flicker of responsibility for Nikíta.
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- Peasants and Masters
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