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The Duel · Character
Arkhipov
A clumsy soldier often mocked by his comrades.
minor
Also known as The clumsy, pockmarked Arkhipov
First appearance: i
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor soldiers and corporals
- Enlisted soldiers' suffering
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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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