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Gavrik

An old man once loved by a woman.

minor

Also known as the old Gavrik, the old Gavrik whom she had once loved

First appearance: short fiction

Gavrik shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned by Titus as 'Gavrik' when inviting him for tea.
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In XII: Mentioned by Titus as 'Gavrik' when inviting him for tea. Later, in XIII: The narrator, who is called Gavrik by Titus; he reacts…

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse community and historical allusions
  • Married couple and associate
  • Philosophers and officials
  • Village community figures

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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