The House of the Dead · Character
Shilkin
A convict who works as a cook in the prison kitchen.
minor
First appearance: part i v the first month
Shilkin's tie to Kulikov is one of the pressures that moves The House of the Dead—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Kulikov (rivalry): Kulikov and Shilkin are rivals, often in conflict over status or resources in the prison. With Koller (rivalry): Koller and Shilkin are adversaries, frequently engaging in antagonistic…
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See Shilkin in part i v the first monthCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
Character groups
- Skilled and specialized convicts
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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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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Kulikov
rivalry · negative
Kulikov and Shilkin are rivals, often in conflict over status or resources in the prison. How this plays out →
- Koller
rivalry · negative
- Kulikov
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 Shilkin in part i v the first month