Russian Folktales · Character

The Servant

A loyal or clever servant who aids a master in tales.

minor

The Servant's tie to Iván Tsarévich is one of the pressures that moves Russian Folktales—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The lord's groom sent to deliver the remaining 500 roubles; he is plied with wine and then denied the stirrup.

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Relationship types

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Character groups

Divine and mortal figures
Protagonist
Magical and domestic antagonists

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Iván Tsarévich
professional · positive
The Servant is Iván's loyal attendant, carrying out tasks and assisting in his journeys. How this plays out →
Iván Tsarévich
professional · positive
The Servant is Iván's loyal attendant, carrying out tasks and assisting in his journeys. How this plays out →
Iván Tsarévich
professional · positive
The Servant is Iván's loyal attendant, carrying out tasks and assisting in his journeys. How this plays out →

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The Servant appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Egóri the Brave and the Gipsy
The lord's groom sent to deliver the remaining 500 roubles; he is plied with wine and then denied the stirrup.
The Miraculous Hen
The cook who spares the boys and takes puppies' livers instead, allowing the boys to escape.
By Command of the Prince Daniel
The prince's servant who devises a trick to make the sister reveal herself.
The Tsarítsa Harpist
Ministers and attendants who witness the Tsar's return and the Tsarítsa's revelation.
The Tsarévich and Dyád’ka
Dyád’ka, the Tsarévich's treacherous servant who usurps his identity, claims credit for slaying the monster, attempts to drown the Tsarévich, and is eventually executed.
The Soldier and the Tsar in the Forest
The Tsar initially identifies himself as a servant of the Tsar when meeting the soldier.
Alyósha Popóvich
Alyósha's faithful servant and companion, who assists in the initial scuffle and later recognizes Alyósha's victory.
The Story of Tsar Angéy and How He Suffered for Pride
The poor men who hire Tsar Angéy to carry burdens and later bring him to the palace for alms.

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