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The Duel · Character

Hainán

A Tartar soldier in the regiment, often serving as an orderly.

minor

First appearance: i

Hainán'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.

Romashov's Circassian servant, who has a familiar relationship with his master and proudly tells the story of his oath of allegiance.
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With Sublieutenant Romashov (professional): Hainán is Romashov's loyal orderly, serving him with quiet devotion. With Sublieutenant Romashov (professional): Hainán is Romashov's loyal orderly, serving him with quiet…

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Character Web

13 connections

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GAGeorgi Alexiev…STStepanSRSublieutenant …LNLieutenant Nik…CPCaptain PetersonHAHainán

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Extensive minor characters
  • Central officer conflicts
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • 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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