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Platon Ordynstev

A minor character mentioned in a story.

minor

Also known as Platon Ordintzeff, Platon, The wretched Platon

First appearance: part iv ii

See Platon Ordynstev in part iv iiBook page

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AAAnfisa Alexeye…PMPyotr Matveyev…POPlaton Ordynstev

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor supporting characters

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

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

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See Platon Ordynstev in part iv ii