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Locksmith

A woman, the wife of a locksmith, who petitions Khlestakov about the governor's abuses.

minor

First appearance: act iv

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

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Complainants against governor
  • Main characters and officials
  • Protagonist
  • Minor and background characters

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Locksmith in act iv