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Doktorenko

A nihilist associate of Burdovsky's group.

minor

Also known as Mr. Doktorenko, Doktorenko

First appearance: part ii vi

Doktorenko shows up with force in Chapter IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Defends himself against Lizabetha Prokofievna's accusations, but is put out of countenance.
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See Doktorenko in part ii vi

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NANikolai Andree…PSParfyon Semyon…NANikolai Ardali…PAPaparchinTCTchebarovDODoktorenko

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  • Minor and background characters
  • Central characters in love triangle

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Doktorenko in part ii vi
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