The House of the Dead · Character
Osip
A convict who is a former servant and a clever schemer.
minor
First appearance: The First Month
Osip shows up with force in The First Month. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A smuggler and cook elected by convicts, known for his honesty and gentleness; recommended to cook for the narrator.
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- Other
Character groups
- Diverse prison community
- Servants and orderly types
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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