Short Fiction · Character
M.
A mysterious or initialed character appearing in the narrative.
minor
First appearance: a rocket of iron
M. shows up with force in Some Nihilists I Have Met. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A nihilist who gave up his wife for her freedom, retains his nihilistic enthusiasm, and is described as having a homely face with a Beethoven-like forehead.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Aftermath
- Closing
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