Poor Folk · Chapter
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This section contains endnotes providing brief explanations of terms referenced in the main text, such as a quarter of St.
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This section contains endnotes providing brief explanations of terms referenced in the main text, such as a quarter of St. Petersburg, a secondary school, and a tea-urn.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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“Mr. ↩ A quarter of St. Petersburg.”
The abbreviation 'Mr.' refers to a district or quarter within the city of St. Petersburg.
Clarifies a geographical term used in the novel.
“Secondary school.”
A gymnasium or secondary educational institution.
Defines the type of school referenced.
“Tea-urn.”
A samovar, a metal container used to heat water for tea.
Explains a cultural object mentioned in the text.
