The Created Legend · Character
Poltinin
A minor character, possibly a worker or revolutionary.
minor
Also known as Yakov Poltinin
First appearance: xxvii
Poltinin shows up with force in Chapter XX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Old friend of Ostrov; sent from the capital to establish connections; leads plans to steal the miracle-working icon.
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- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Minor and Symbolic Figures
- Political and Romantic Entanglements
- Protagonist
- Lower-Class and Official Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when Elisaveta, amidst the slander and agitation over Egorka’s dea…
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See Poltinin in xxvii