The Duel · Character
Stepan
A servant or soldier mentioned briefly.
minor
First appearance: i
Stepan shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Nikoläievs' servant who helps Romashov with his muddy goloshes.
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In IV: The Nikoläievs' servant who helps Romashov with his muddy goloshes. Later, in V: The Nikoläievs' servant, heard angrily commenting…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extensive minor characters
- Central officer conflicts
- Protagonist
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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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