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Clotilde

A woman in a story, possibly a dancer or performer.

minor

Also known as Clotilde

First appearance: i

Clotilde shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A prostitute who is unusually moved by Ribnikov's gentle demeanor; she becomes suspicious after hearing him speak Japanese in his delirium.
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In V: A prostitute who is unusually moved by Ribnikov's gentle demeanor; she becomes suspicious after hearing him speak Japanese in his delirium. Later, in VI: A woman who, jealous of Leonka's attention, reveals the…

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CRCaptain RibnikovLELeonkaKAKateMIMadame IvanovaGAGeneral AnosovCLClotilde

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse Ensemble of Characters
  • Spies, Priests, and Performers
  • Musicians and Children
  • Officers and Society Women
  • Biblical and Romantic Figures

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because Vera Nikolayevna, who has previously dismissed Zheltkov’s love as…

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