Sanine · Character

Sina Karsavina

A gentle, clear-eyed young woman who becomes the still center of several men's desires, bearing secrets she never asked to keep.

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Also known as Karsavina, Sina

First appearance: ii

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Lida briefly compares her own voice favorably to Sina Karsavina's.

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

This chapter marks the dramatic climax because Sina reaches the emotional and psychological nadir of her despa…

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VII
Lida briefly compares her own voice favorably to Sina Karsavina's.
VIII
Yourii's muse for his painting of 'Life'; he is attracted to her beauty and innocence.
IX
Sits on a bench with Dubova, listens to Yourii's complaints, and finds him interesting.
Chapter XXV
Watches the debate with naive admiration for Sanine, while also thinking of Yourii and her love for him; she opens the window to the night and listens to the voices.
The Confrontation in the Garden
Present in the garden, screams and flees in horror at the assault.
XXXIV
Walks with Yourii, listens to his lament, feels hurt by his harsh tone and their temporary estrangement.
XXXVII
Arrives breathless, submits to Yourii's caresses, then shows motherly tenderness and kisses him passionately before leaving.
XXXVIII
Sina rows the boat, feels intense attraction to Sanine, and later muses on her affair with Yourii Svarogitsch, experiencing both delight and shame.
XXXIX
Weeps for the irretrievable, submits to Sanine's embrace, kisses him, and leaves alone at dawn, staggering across the dyke.
XL
Wracked with shame and despair after her night with Sanine; lies to Dubova; meets Sanine in the garden and shares a tender farewell.
XLII
Attends the funeral in deep grief and shame over her liaison with Sanine, screams when the coffin is lowered, and is led away weeping.

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