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Captain Klodt

A captain with a minor appearance.

minor

Also known as Klodt

First appearance: i

Captain Klodt shows up with force in XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Klodt, an alcoholist and thief expelled from his company, is found in the 'mortuary' with Solotuchin, engaged in a mysterious drinking ritual.
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In XIX: Klodt, an alcoholist and thief expelled from his company, is found in the 'mortuary' with Solotuchin, engaged in a mysterious…

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SOSolotuchinSLSub-Ensign LbovSRSublieutenant …CKCaptain Klodt

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor officers and captains
  • Central officer conflicts
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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