Short Fiction · Character
Professor Byelichka
A professor character.
minor
Also known as Byelichka, The Professor
First appearance: short fiction
Professor Byelichka shows up with force in XVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Delivers a lecture on biological cells, maintaining composure despite student hostility; his calm voice and scientific exposition captivate the audience.
Professor Byelichka first appears in 0001 short fiction.
In XVIII: Delivers a lecture on biological cells, maintaining composure despite student hostility; his calm voice and scientific exposition captivate the audience.
Later, in II: Queer Characters: A gentle, harmless old man with a clouded intelligence, always muttering unintelligibly; tormented by townspeople who shout 'Knives, scissors, needles, pins!' causing him great distress.
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- Youth, mentors, and rivals
- Philosophers and officials
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