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Solotuchin

A soldier or officer mentioned in passing.

minor

First appearance: i

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

Solotuchin, a worn-out rake and gambler, is in the 'mortuary' with Klodt, drinking and whispering mysteriously.
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In XIX: Solotuchin, a worn-out rake and gambler, is in the 'mortuary' with Klodt, drinking and whispering mysteriously. He tries to force…

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Character Web

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SRSublieutenant …CKCaptain KlodtCOCaptain OsadchiSLSub-Ensign LbovLBLieutenant Bie…SOSolotuchin

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor officers and captains
  • Protagonist
  • Central officer conflicts
  • Regimental social climbers

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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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