Short Fiction · Character

Yureva

A society woman, possibly an actress or singer.

minor

Also known as Yureva

Yureva's tie to Kostromsky is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

A young student and admirer of Kostromsky, she is asked to play Ophelia and accepts despite her nervousness.

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With Kostromsky (romantic): Kostromsky is a suitor to Yureva, pursuing her with persistent romantic interest. With Kostromsky (romantic): Kostromsky is a suitor to Yureva, pursuing her with persistent romantic interest.

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Relationship types

Romantic
Other

Character groups

Officers and Society Women
Biblical and Romantic Figures

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Kostromsky
romantic · positive
Kostromsky is a suitor to Yureva, pursuing her with persistent romantic interest. How this plays out →
Kostromsky
romantic · positive
Kostromsky is a suitor to Yureva, pursuing her with persistent romantic interest. How this plays out →
Kostromsky
romantic · positive
Kostromsky is a suitor to Yureva, pursuing her with persistent romantic interest. How this plays out →

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A young student and admirer of Kostromsky, she is asked to play Ophelia and accepts despite her nervousness.
V
The young actress playing Ophelia, whose natural talent and innocence draw the audience's attention away from Kostromsky.
VI
Silently endures Kostromsky's harassment, her eyes filling with tears.
VII
Plays Ophelia, moving the audience deeply; is agitated and frightened by Kostromsky's hostility.
VIII
A young actress who weeps after being insulted by Kostromsky; she listens with compassion as he confesses his downfall.

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