The Duel · Character
Volodya
A young boy or servant, possibly a relative of an officer.
minor
First appearance: i
Volodya's tie to Shurochka is one of the pressures that moves The Duel—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Shurochka (family): Shurochka is Volodya's mother, caring for him while pursuing her own ambitions. With Shurochka (family): Shurochka…
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Relationship types
- Family
- 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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- Shurochka
family · positive
Shurochka is Volodya's mother, caring for him while pursuing her own ambitions. How this plays out →
- Shurochka
family · positive
Shurochka is Volodya's mother, caring for him while pursuing her own ambitions. How this plays out →
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