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Memoirs of a Revolutionist · Character

Girardot

A French acquaintance or revolutionary.

minor

Also known as Girardot

First appearance: I

Girardot's tie to Peter Kropotkin is one of the pressures that moves Memoirs of a Revolutionist—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Colonel and real master of the Corps; a Frenchman in Russian service, described as a Jesuit-like despot who rules through fear, espionage, and favoritism.
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Girardot first appears in 0056 i.

With Peter Kropotkin (professional): Girardot was Kropotkin's tutor or mentor in his youth, providing education and guidance. With Peter Kropotkin (professional): Girardot was Kropotkin's tutor or mentor in his youth, providing education and guidance. With Peter Kropotkin (professional): Girardot was Kropotkin's tutor or mentor in his youth, providing education and guidance.

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PKPeter KropotkinPLPeter LavrovFAFatherGTGeneral TimofeevLXLouis XVIGIGirardot

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse Influences and Acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Imperial Court and Reformers

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

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

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