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Marya Kondratyevna

A neighbor of the Karamazovs, fond of Smerdyakov.

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Also known as Marya

First appearance: Smerdyakov with a Guitar

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Marya Kondratyevna is the daughter of the house, flirting with Smerdyakov and engaging in conversation with him.
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Marya Kondratyevna first appears in 0039 part ii ii smerdyakov with a guitar.

In Smerdyakov with a Guitar: Marya Kondratyevna is the daughter of the house, flirting with Smerdyakov and engaging in conversation with him.

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NPNikolay Parfen…CSCaptain Snegir…FEFenyaANAndreyMAMaximovMKMarya Kondratyevna

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  • Minor and Background Characters
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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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