The Duel · Character
Sub-Ensign Lbov
A young, ambitious junior officer eager to prove himself.
minor
Also known as Lbov, sharp-sighted Lbov, Ensign, Ensign Lbov, Sublieutenant Lbov
First appearance: I
Sub-Ensign Lbov'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.
Tells anecdotes and jokes about officers and drill, lightening the mood.
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With Sublieutenant Romashov (social): Lbov is a boastful, low-ranking officer who seeks Romashov's attention and approval. With Sublieutenant Romashov (social): Lbov is a boastful, low-ranking officer who seeks…
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- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Central officer conflicts
- Regimental social climbers
- 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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- Sublieutenant Romashov
social · ambivalent
Lbov is a boastful, low-ranking officer who seeks Romashov's attention and approval. How this plays out →
- Sublieutenant Romashov
social · ambivalent
Lbov is a boastful, low-ranking officer who seeks Romashov's attention and approval. How this plays out →
- Sublieutenant Romashov
social · ambivalent
Lbov is a boastful, low-ranking officer who seeks Romashov's attention and approval. How this plays out →
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Sub-Ensign Lbov appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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