# Professor Byelichka — Short Fiction character guide

> Professor Byelichka in Short Fiction by Vladimir Korolenko.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Byelichka, The Professor

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

## Who they are

A professor character.

## In the story

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/xviii)

Delivers a lecture on biological cells, maintaining composure despite student hostility; his calm voice and scientific exposition captivate the audience.

### [II: Queer Characters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/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.

### [VI: Among the "Grey Stones"](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/vi-among-the-grey-stones)

Sits in the crypt cobbling rags, muttering to himself, and accepts bread without emotion.

### [VII: Tiburtsi Appears on the Scene](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/vii-tiburtsi-appears-on-the-scene)

Present in the crypt, mending rags, and joins the meal when called.

### [X: Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/x-conclusion)

Remains in the town until his death, haunting the streets.

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