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The Naval Officer

A minor character who appears briefly in the narrative.

minor

Also known as The naval officer, the naval officer

First appearance: april 8th my dearest barbara alexievna

The Naval Officer shows up with force in April 12th: Dearest Mistress Barbara Alexievna. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A tenant who invited Makar to tea and tried to involve him in card games.
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In April 12th: Dearest Mistress Barbara Alexievna: A tenant who invited Makar to tea and tried to involve him in card games. Later, in August 4th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch: Referenced as the nephew of the visiting…

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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

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