Short Fiction · Character
Petrov
A recurring surname character, often in a supporting role.
minor
First appearance: short fiction
Petrov shows up with force in The City. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The protagonist, a lonely office worker who is terrified by the city's anonymity and his own isolation.
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- Other
Character groups
- Domestic and Social Observation
- Authority and Enigmatic Women
- Revolution and Personal Struggle
- Military and Religious Authority
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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