# Peter Iljitch — Short Fiction character guide

> Peter Iljitch in Short Fiction by Leonid Andreyev.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Peter, Iljitch

**First appearance:** 0001-short-fiction

## Who they are

A character in a story of music or personal conflict.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_34_se/chapters/ii)

The Governor's civilian name; he struggles with his official identity and the weight of his actions.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_34_se/chapters/iii)

Identical to the Governor; his deep voice mocks his son, and he struggles with remorse over firing on starving peasants.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_34_se/chapters/iv)

Peter Iljitch, the Governor, reflects on his past actions, his sense of honor, and the inevitability of being killed by the people.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_34_se/chapters/vi)

Mentioned as the Governor's name; his image is fading from the minds of those around him.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_34_se/chapters/vii)

The Governor himself, referred to by his full name in the narrative; agrees to the trip but delays it.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_34_se/chapters/vi)

Praises Jesus and the swords, swears he will never leave his Teacher, but is told he will deny Jesus thrice before the cock crows.

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