Poor Folk · Character
Rataziaev
A self-satisfied scribbler whose literary evenings turn cruel when he reads Makar's private letter aloud, branding him 'Lovelace' before the whole building.
supporting
Also known as Rataziaev
First appearance: april 8th my dearest barbara alexievna
As a supporting figure in Poor Folk, Rataziaev is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Makar's neighbor who invited him to tea for a literary gathering.
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Rataziaev is Makar's neighbor and a would-be author who hosts gatherings of mediocre literary men in his rooms. His vanity curdles into treachery when he betrays Makar's confidence, transforming a private love letter…
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- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Barbara's social circle
- Protagonist
- Minor and background characters
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Phaldoni
social · ambivalent
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- Theresa
social · ambivalent
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Rataziaev appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- June 21st: My Own, My Darling
- June 26th: My Dear Little Barbara
- June 27th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
- June 28th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
- July 1st: Rubbish, Rubbish, Barbara!
- August 1st: My Darling Barbara Alexievna
- August 11th: O Barbara Alexievna, I Am Undone
- September 11th: My Darling Barbara Alexievna
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