The House of the Dead · Character
Kulikov
A convict and former soldier, a skilled veterinarian.
minor
First appearance: part i v the first month
Kulikov's tie to Shilkin is one of the pressures that moves The House of the Dead—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned among the convicts observed in the yard.
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With Shilkin (rivalry): Kulikov and Shilkin are rivals, often in conflict over status or resources in the prison. With Shilkin (rivalry): Kulikov and Shilkin are rivals, often in conflict over status or resources in the…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Skilled and specialized convicts
- Protagonist
- Marginalized and dangerous figures
- Servants and orderly types
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it presents a profound psychological reversal: the narrator, a…
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- Shilkin
rivalry · negative
Kulikov and Shilkin are rivals, often in conflict over status or resources in the prison. How this plays out →
- Shilkin
rivalry · negative
Kulikov and Shilkin are rivals, often in conflict over status or resources in the prison. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Kulikov in part i v the first monthIn the story
Kulikov appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Kulikov in part i v the first month