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Sinotschka Karsavina

A relative or variant of Sina Karsavina.

minor

Also known as Sinotschka

First appearance: XXXI

Sinotschka Karsavina shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Sina follows Yourii into the cavern, expresses trust in him, and admits she would drown herself if betrayed, which moves Yourii to pity.

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In V: Sina follows Yourii into the cavern, expresses trust in him, and admits she would drown herself if betrayed, which moves Yourii to pity. Later, in VI: Sings a Russian folk song and recites her own poem, receiving…

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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V
Sina follows Yourii into the cavern, expresses trust in him, and admits she would drown herself if betrayed, which moves Yourii to pity.
VI
Sings a Russian folk song and recites her own poem, receiving applause and compliments from the group.
Chapter X
Attends the lecture, invites Yourii into her garden, and changes into a Little Russian costume.
XIV
Mentioned as a pure, innocent girl; Yourii realizes he loves her and is jealous of her potential corruption.
XXI
Sina is deeply attracted to Yourii but is hurt by his hesitation. She also feels a powerful fascination with Sanine, which troubles her sense of modesty.
Chapter XXII
Sina is mentioned in Yourii's thoughts as the object of his recent 'love-episode' and as a consideration in his suicidal deliberations.
XXXI
Her white dress is glimpsed by Sarudine at the moment of his humiliation, intensifying his shame.
XXXIII
Sina is sad and dejected, defends Sanine's actions, and is pleased by his strength and pluck. She leaves early, finding Ivanoff detestable.
XXXV
Spotted bathing by Sanine and Ivanoff; startles and hides in the water.
XXXVI
Sends a pink letter to Yourii, meets him at the monastery church, and shares a kiss with him on the slope.
Chapter XLI
Sina is the object of Yourii's love and shame; his thoughts of her drive his despair and his decision to end his life.

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