# Sonia — Short Fiction character guide

> Sonia in Short Fiction by Vsevolod Garshin.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0041-nadejda-nicolaievna

## Who they are

A female character with limited but notable appearances.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_56_se/chapters/i)

Andrei's cousin, who visits him daily, reads to him, and provides comfort and care.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_56_se/chapters/ii)

The narrator's cousin, who writes a letter offering to model for him.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_56_se/chapters/vii)

Visits the narrator daily; mentioned as not knowing he writes bitter pages.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_56_se/chapters/xiii)

Writes a letter to Andrei, understanding his love for Nadejda and releasing him from their betrothal.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_56_se/chapters/xvii)

Writes a letter to the narrator describing Bezsonow's plot and his mother's visit; plans to come to St. Petersburg after exams.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_56_se/chapters/xix)

Arrives after the tragedy via telegram; cares for Lopatin and believes he will recover.

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