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The Duel · Character
Madame Taliman
A powdered, painted regimental wife who hosts gatherings.
minor
Also known as Sofia Pavlovna Taliman, Taliman
First appearance: i
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extensive minor characters
- Central officer conflicts
- Regimental social climbers
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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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