The House of the Dead · Character
Almazov
A convict who is a former officer and a gambler.
minor
First appearance: part i x christmas
Almazov shows up with force in The Theatricals. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a convict who looks with contempt upon the 'gentlemen' but prides himself on his skills.
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- Other
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- Diverse prison community
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Almazov in part i x christmas