Short Fiction · Character

Mr. Rozanof

A character in a story, possibly a journalist or writer.

minor

Also known as Rozanof, XI Rozanof

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In VI: An artist who calls Prince Andrey a fool for burning money; later accepts the prince's hand and a donation of five thousand rubles for the Marinskaya Hospital. Later, in VII: The artist who becomes the prince's…

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VI
An artist who calls Prince Andrey a fool for burning money; later accepts the prince's hand and a donation of five thousand rubles for the Marinskaya Hospital.
VII
The artist who becomes the prince's close friend; refuses to live in wealth to avoid idleness and loss of artistic focus.
VIII
The artist who confesses to Prince Andrey that Marya Gavrilovna will live with him as his wife.
IX
Embraces Prince Andrey as a friend and offers him a place to live after his financial loss.
The Prince's Artistic Awakening and Disillusionment
Rozanof mentors the prince in painting, marvels at his talent, but inadvertently crushes his spirit by revealing his own superior work.
The Destruction of a Masterpiece
The artist who created the masterpiece of St. Barbara; he is devastated by its destruction but more concerned for Prince Andrey's fate.
Roach Hole
The Black Roach, a man of small stature, black beard, and glowing eyes, known for his protests, changes of career, and eventual monastic silence.

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