The Duel · Character
Lieutenant Bobetinski
A dandyish officer known for his affectations and social climbing.
minor
Also known as Bobetinski
First appearance: i
Lieutenant Bobetinski'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.
Bobetinski affects the airs of a St.
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With Sublieutenant Romashov (social): Bobetinski is a fellow officer and superficial social companion in the regiment. With Sublieutenant Romashov (social): Bobetinski is a fellow officer and superficial social…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Regimental social climbers
- Extensive minor characters
- Protagonist
- Central officer conflicts
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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 · ambivalent
Bobetinski is a fellow officer and superficial social companion in the regiment. How this plays out →
- Sublieutenant Romashov
social · ambivalent
Bobetinski is a fellow officer and superficial social companion in the regiment. How this plays out →
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Lieutenant Bobetinski appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Chapter VIII: The Officers' Mess Ball and the Duel Debate
- Chapter XVIII: The Orgies and the Intervention
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