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Markov

A minor character mentioned in the story, possibly a tradesman.

minor

Also known as Markov, Monsieur Markov

First appearance: april 8th my dearest barbara alexievna

Markov shows up with force in August 5th: My Darling Little Barbara. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The moneylender Makar visits; he refuses to lend money without security, causing Makar further distress.
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EIEmelia Ivanovi…BABarbara Alexie…MBMonsieur BykovPHPhaldoniRARataziaevMAMarkov

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and background characters
  • Protagonist
  • Barbara's social circle

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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