The Duel · Character
Alexandra Petrovna
A kind-hearted woman who shows sympathy toward Romashov.
minor
Also known as Alexandra
First appearance: i
Alexandra Petrovna's tie to Sublieutenant Romashov is one of the pressures that moves The Duel—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Author of the letter Nasanski shows Romashov; her handwriting is recognized by Romashov.
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With Sublieutenant Romashov (social): Alexandra Petrovna is a fellow officer's wife and a casual social acquaintance at regimental gatherings. With Sublieutenant Romashov (social): Alexandra Petrovna is a fellow…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Extensive minor characters
- Central officer conflicts
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Romashov, facing his imminent duel with Nikolä…
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- Sublieutenant Romashov
social · positive
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- Sublieutenant Romashov
social · positive
Alexandra Petrovna is a fellow officer's wife and a casual social acquaintance at… How this plays out →
- Sublieutenant Romashov
social · positive
Alexandra Petrovna is a fellow officer's wife and a casual social acquaintance at… How this plays out →
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