The House of the Dead · Character
Shishkov
A convict who tells the story of Akulka's murder.
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First appearance: Akulka's Husband
Shishkov shows up with force in Akulka's Husband. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Narrates the story of his marriage to Akulka, his drunkenness, and his violent attack on her.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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