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Old Makogon

An old character.

minor

Also known as Makogon

First appearance: short fiction

Old Makogon shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Rich father of Motria, the ugly girl the miller is advised to marry for her money.
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Old Makogon first appears in 0001 short fiction.

In VII: Rich father of Motria, the ugly girl the miller is advised to marry for her money.

Later, in VIII: Old Makogon is referenced by Galya when she accuses the miller of sending matchmakers to Makogon, implying a rival marriage arrangement.

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KHKharkoGAGalyaYAYankelKHKhapunYEYevséyitchOMOld Makogon

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
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