Short Fiction · Character

Savely Gykin

A character who appears in the narrative.

minor

Also known as Savely, And Savely

First appearance: a living chattel

Savely Gykin shows up with force in Old Age. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Uzelkov's former attorney, now a grey-headed, decrepit old man; confesses to having cheated Uzelkov and his ex-wife.

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In Old Age: Uzelkov's former attorney, now a grey-headed, decrepit old man; confesses to having cheated Uzelkov and his ex-wife. Later, in…

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Old Age
Uzelkov's former attorney, now a grey-headed, decrepit old man; confesses to having cheated Uzelkov and his ex-wife.
Art
Not present in this chapter; placeholder only.
The Witch
The sexton, lying in bed, listens to the storm and accuses his wife of witchcraft, believing she conjures the bad weather to attract men.
Mire
A minor character contributing to the oppressive atmosphere of the provincial setting.
IV
Not present in this chapter.
III
The old father; talks endlessly about enemies and insults, gets drunk with Kiryak, and sings a high-pitched song.

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