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The Officer's Widow
A widow who complains to Khlestakov that she was flogged by mistake.
minor
Also known as the officer's widow
First appearance: act iv
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- Other
Character groups
- Complainants against governor
- Main characters and officials
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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