My Disillusionment in Russia · Character
Karl Radek
Bolshevik official and propagandist, met during political discussions.
minor
Also known as Radek
First appearance: v meeting people
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Speaks at the Petro-Soviet meeting; described as clever, witty, and sarcastic.
Karl Radek first appears in 0007 v meeting people.
With Unknown Narrator (rivalry): Karl Radek is a Bolshevik propagandist whose cynical and manipulative behavior generates hostility with the narrator.
In II: Petrograd: Speaks at the Petro-Soviet meeting; described as clever, witty, and sarcastic.
Later, in III: Disturbing Thoughts: Radek assists the narrator in Moscow, offering hospitality and a room at the Hotel National, highlighting the privileges of Bolshevik officials.
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Diplomatic and Propaganda Contacts
- Protagonist
- Close Anarchist Associates
- Diverse Acquaintances and Witnesses
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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rivalry · negative
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Karl Radek appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- II: Petrograd
- III: Disturbing Thoughts
- XII: Beneath the Surface
- XVI: Maria Spiridonova
- Another Visit to Peter Kropotkin
- XIX: In Kharkov
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