Sanine · Character

Lieutenant Tanaroff

A military officer who appears in the social milieu.

minor

Also known as Tanaroff

First appearance: xi

Lieutenant Tanaroff shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Tanaroff is a silent admirer of Sarudine, awkward in his attempts to assist Lida.

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In II: Tanaroff is a silent admirer of Sarudine, awkward in his attempts to assist Lida. Later, in Chapter III: Says nothing at supper,…

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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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II
Tanaroff is a silent admirer of Sarudine, awkward in his attempts to assist Lida.
Chapter III
Says nothing at supper, plays a mournful waltz on the piano later.
XVI
Humiliated by Sarudine over money matters, remains silent and mortified.
Chapter XXIX
Acts as a second for Sarudine, delivers the challenge with automatic precision, and shows contempt for Sanine's refusal.
XXXI
Takes Sarudine home, but feels ashamed and contemptuous; he later recounts the incident at the officers' mess with hidden satisfaction.

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