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Panteley

A character who appears in the narrative with a distinct role.

minor

Also known as Panteley Zaharov Holodov

First appearance: a living chattel

Panteley shows up with force in Happiness. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Overseer from Makarov's estate, stops to light his pipe and listens to the old shepherd's tales of treasure.
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In Happiness: Overseer from Makarov's estate, stops to light his pipe and listens to the old shepherd's tales of treasure. Later, in IV:…

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Character Web

21 connections

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PNPolina Nikolae…YEYegorushkaDYDymovVAVassyaFAFather AnastasyPAPanteley

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Youth and journey companions
  • Women and men in personal dramas
  • Disillusioned professionals and family figures

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

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

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