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The Brothers Karamazov · Character

Von Sohn

A wealthy man mentioned in a scandalous anecdote.

minor

First appearance: part i ii the old buffoon

Von Sohn first appears in 0010 part i ii the old buffoon.

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RARakitinMAMaximovPAPyotr Alexandr…FPFyodor Pavlovi…IKIvan KaramazovVSVon Sohn

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  • Minor and Background Characters
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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • 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 Von Sohn in part i ii the old buffoon