The Duel · Character
Captain Taliman
A captain whose wife is a social figure in the regiment.
minor
Also known as Taliman
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Captain Taliman shows up with force in Chapter XI: The Name-Day Invitation and the Visit to Colonel Brehm. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Dismissed as a possible lender because he himself borrows constantly.
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- Regimental social climbers
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- 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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