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Sokolov

A character, possibly a married couple.

minor

Also known as Madame Sokolov

First appearance: short fiction

Sokolov shows up with force in XXII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Madame Sokolov; Tonia's friend, part of a couple in a civil marriage, with whom Tonia usually lodges.
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In XXII: Madame Sokolov; Tonia's friend, part of a couple in a civil marriage, with whom Tonia usually lodges. Later, in XXIV: Present in…

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Character Web

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TOToniaGAGavrikMAMarkelychTUTurkevichFIFather IvanSOSokolov

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Married couple and associate
  • Diverse community and historical allusions
  • Philosophers and officials
  • Youth, mentors, and rivals
  • Village community figures

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Story tension across the book.

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

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