My Disillusionment in Russia · Character
Maxim Gorky
Famous Russian writer who interacts with the narrator in Petrograd.
minor
Also known as Gorky, Presently Gorky
First appearance: ii petrograd
Maxim Gorky's tie to Unknown Narrator is one of the pressures that moves My Disillusionment in Russia—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Gorky appears weary and evasive; his changed views on Bolshevism and his defense of isolating 'morally defective' children disappoint the narrator.
Maxim Gorky first appears in 0004 ii petrograd.
With Unknown Narrator (friendship): Maxim Gorky is a fellow writer and sympathetic observer of the revolution, sharing a bond of artistic and political kinship with the narrator. With Unknown Narrator (friendship): Maxim Gorky is a fellow writer and sympathetic observer of the revolution, sharing a bond of artistic and political kinship with the narrator. With Unknown Narrator (friendship): Maxim Gorky is a fellow writer and sympathetic observer of the revolution, sharing a bond of artistic and political kinship with the narrator.
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Acquaintances and Witnesses
- Protagonist
- Close Anarchist Associates
- Diplomatic and Propaganda Contacts
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Unknown Narrator
friendship · positive
Maxim Gorky is a fellow writer and sympathetic observer of the revolution, sharing a bond… How this plays out →
- Unknown Narrator
friendship · positive
Maxim Gorky is a fellow writer and sympathetic observer of the revolution, sharing a bond… How this plays out →
- Unknown Narrator
friendship · positive
Maxim Gorky is a fellow writer and sympathetic observer of the revolution, sharing a bond… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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Maxim Gorky appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- III: Disturbing Thoughts
- VII: Rest Homes for Workers
- XX: Poltava
- Death and Funeral of Peter Kropotkin
- XXVII: Kronstadt
- Education and Culture
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