Short Fiction · Character
Chang
A puppy bought for a single silver rouble from a Chinaman, Chang endures a brutal sea voyage to Russia and becomes a captain's steadfast companion.
major
Also known as The sick Chang, The Chinaman—Chang
First appearance: The Dreams of Chang
As a major figure in Short Fiction, Chang is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The old, drunken dog who reflects on his past with the captain and experiences the captain's death.
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Chang is a dog purchased from his first master, a Chinaman, and taken aboard a steamer bound for Russia, where he suffers three weeks of seasickness and terror in a hot, half-dark corridor. His black eyes and wolf-like…
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- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse ensemble of fate and perception
- Author and memory figures
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- Lushka
friendship · positive
Chang is Lushka's loyal dog or animal companion, providing comfort and fidelity. How this plays out →
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