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Doctor Semyonov

Another doctor in the unit, possibly distinct from Alexei Petrovitch Semyonov.

minor

Also known as Dr. Semyonov

First appearance: the dark forest

Doctor Semyonov's tie to Unknown Narrator is one of the pressures that moves The Dark Forest—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Doctor Semyonov first appears in 0002 the dark forest.

With Unknown Narrator (professional): Doctor Semyonov provides medical care to the narrator, maintaining a formal and clinical professional relationship. With Unknown Narrator (professional): Doctor Semyonov provides medical care to the narrator, maintaining a formal and clinical professional relationship.

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Character Web

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APAnna PetrovnaAPAlexei Petrovi…UNUnknown NarratorJTJohn TrenchardDSDoctor Semyonov

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting cast and patients
  • Core medical unit
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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