# Savely Gykin — Short Fiction character guide

> Savely Gykin in Short Fiction by Anton Chekhov.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Savely, And Savely

**First appearance:** 0000-a-living-chattel

## Who they are

A character who appears in the narrative.

## In the story

### [Old Age](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_5_se/chapters/old-age)

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

### [Art](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_5_se/chapters/art)

Not present in this chapter; placeholder only.

### [The Witch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_5_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_5_se/chapters/mire)

A minor character contributing to the oppressive atmosphere of the provincial setting.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_5_se/chapters/iv)

Not present in this chapter.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_5_se/chapters/iii)

The old father; talks endlessly about enemies and insults, gets drunk with Kiryak, and sings a high-pitched song.

## Links

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