The Jungle · Character
Tamoszius Kuszleika
A violinist whose playing can move the whole family to tears, and whose frantic jealousy keeps other men away from Marija's waist.
supporting
Also known as Tamoszius
First appearance: The Wedding Feast
As a supporting figure in The Jungle, Tamoszius Kuszleika is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The lead violinist who plays with passion, leading the musicians and evoking deep emotions with his music.
Tamoszius earns real money playing at parties and festivals, and he courts Marija by bringing his fiddle everywhere and inviting the family along. He is excitable and possessive, ready to throw the orchestra out of tune if another man so much as puts an arm around her, but his devotion is genuine and the two plan a spring wedding and a fixed-up garret. His music gives the household its one reliable taste of beauty, and his courtship gives Marija a future worth protecting.
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- Romantic
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Character groups
- Rudkus family and friends
- Protagonist
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- Marija Berczynskas
romantic · positive
Tamoszius is a violinist and Marija's fiancé, but their marriage is delayed and… How this plays out →
- Marija Berczynskas
romantic · positive
Tamoszius is a violinist and Marija's fiancé, but their marriage is delayed and… How this plays out →
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