# Phaldoni — Poor Folk character guide

> Phaldoni in Poor Folk by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Phaldoni

**First appearance:** 0000-april-8th-my-dearest-barbara-alexievna

## Who they are

A servant or messenger who appears in the narrative.

## Relationships

### [Rataziaev](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poor_folk_se/characters/rataziaev)

_social_

Phaldoni and Rataziaev are likely fellow lodgers or minor characters who interact in the boarding house setting.

## In the story

### [April 12th: Dearest Mistress Barbara Alexievna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poor_folk_se/chapters/april-12th-dearest-mistress-barbara-alexievna)

The landlady's servant, described as a red-haired, snub-nosed lout who quarrels with Theresa.

### [June 26th: My Dear Little Barbara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poor_folk_se/chapters/june-26th-my-dear-little-barbara)

Mentioned as someone with whom Makar has discussed Rataziaev's writing style.

### [August 11th: O Barbara Alexievna, I Am Undone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poor_folk_se/chapters/august-11th-o-barbara-alexievna-i-am-undone)

Refuses to run errands for Makar, insulting him and claiming Makar is drunk and owes money.

### [September 11th: My Darling Barbara Alexievna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poor_folk_se/chapters/september-11th-my-darling-barbara-alexievna)

Now springs to do Makar's bidding, part of the positive change in his fortunes.

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