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The Father Superior

The head of the monastery.

minor

Also known as Father Superior

First appearance: part i i they arrive at the monastery

The Father Superior first appears in 0009 part i i they arrive at the monastery.

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MHMadame HohlakovPAPyotr Alexandr…FPFyodor Pavlovi…RARakitinVSVon SohnTFThe Father Superior

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

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See The Father Superior in part i i they arrive at the monastery