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Samson Virin

A character from a story read by Makar, the stationmaster.

minor

Also known as Samson Virin, Virin

First appearance: april 8th my dearest barbara alexievna

Samson Virin shows up with force in July 1st: Rubbish, Rubbish, Barbara!. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The protagonist of 'The Station Overseer' with whom Makar strongly identifies, noting his grief and drinking.
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In July 1st: Rubbish, Rubbish, Barbara!: The protagonist of 'The Station Overseer' with whom Makar strongly identifies, noting his grief…

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POPokrovskiPEPetinkaMBMonsieur BykovGOGorshkovSVSamson Virin

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and background characters
  • Barbara's social circle

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Varvara’s desp…

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See Samson Virin in april 8th my dearest barbara alexievna