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Ivanova

A widow mentioned in the town's complaints against the governor.

minor

Also known as Widow Ivanova, Widow

First appearance: act iv

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AAAnton Antonovi…IAIvan Aleksandr…TOThe Officer's …LOLocksmithSVSvistunovIVIvanova

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Complainants against governor
  • Protagonist
  • Main characters and officials

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Ivanova in act iv