Short Fiction · Character
Turkevich
A general character.
minor
Also known as General Turkevich, General Turkevich ”
First appearance: short fiction
Turkevich shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The retired general, nicknamed 'General Ferapontyev,' who appears in the park with his daughter.
Turkevich first appears in 0001 short fiction.
In V: The retired general, nicknamed 'General Ferapontyev,' who appears in the park with his daughter.
Later, in II: Queer Characters: A tatterdemalion among the exiles, mentioned as leading Lavrovski and being part of the group that defends the Professor.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Youth, mentors, and rivals
- Philosophers and officials
- Village community figures
- Married couple and associate
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Turkevich appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- V
- II: Queer Characters
- III: My Father and I
- V: My Acquaintanceship Is Continued
- VI: Among the "Grey Stones"
- X: Conclusion
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