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The Brothers Karamazov · Character

Gorstkin

A peasant who negotiates with Fyodor Pavlovitch.

minor

Also known as This Gorstkin

First appearance: part i viii over the brandy

See Gorstkin in part i viii over the brandyBook page

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FZFather ZossimaKSKuzma SamsonovFPFyodor Pavlovi…IKIvan KaramazovLYLyagavyGOGorstkin

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  • Other

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  • Minor and Background Characters
  • Trial and Investigation Core

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene is the dramatic climax because it centers on Katerina Ivanovna’s hysterical, guilt-ridden declarati…

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See Gorstkin in part i viii over the brandy