Short Fiction · Character

Mamma

A mother figure in a family narrative.

minor

Also known as Dear Mamma

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Feoktista Petrovna, Sashka's mother, is a heavy-drinking, abusive woman who complains about her husband and son, calling them 'statisticians.'

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With Yura (family): Mamma and Yura are mother and son, with a loving but sometimes strained bond. With Yura (family): Mamma and Yura are mother and son, with a loving but sometimes strained bond. With Yura (family):…

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Family
Other

Character groups

Family and Patriarchal Dynamics
Military and Religious Authority
Social Standing and Dark Human Nature

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Yura
family · positive
Mamma and Yura are mother and son, with a loving but sometimes strained bond. How this plays out →
Yura
family · positive
Mamma and Yura are mother and son, with a loving but sometimes strained bond. How this plays out →
Yura
family · positive
Mamma and Yura are mother and son, with a loving but sometimes strained bond. How this plays out →

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I
Feoktista Petrovna, Sashka's mother, is a heavy-drinking, abusive woman who complains about her husband and son, calling them 'statisticians.'
The Friend
Vladimir's aunt, who lives with him and cares for him and the dog, though she is austere and unforgiving.
II
Lelya's mother, mentioned as part of the family group at the bungalow.
III
Called by Lelya to watch Snapper perform; part of the family that adopts Snapper.
IV
Lelya's mother, who decides Snapper must be left behind and mentions a well-bred puppy offered by the Dogayevs.
I
Yura's mother, described as beautiful, kind-hearted, and sometimes tearful; she is the object of Yura's protective feelings.
II
Yura's mother, the birthday celebrant, who dances and interacts with guests, causing Yura both admiration and unease.
III
Yura's mother is involved in a secret romantic encounter with the officer Yura Mikhailovich, and later comforts Yura with tearful kisses.

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