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Goudayevsky

The town notary.

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Also known as Nikolai Mikhailovitch Goudayevsky, Nikolai Mikhailovitch

First appearance: i

Goudayevsky shows up with force in XVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The notary, father of Antosha; argues with his wife over disciplining their son and threatens Peredonov.
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In XVIII: The notary, father of Antosha; argues with his wife over disciplining their son and threatens Peredonov. Later, in XX: Strikes Peredonov at the club, spreads rumors about the whipping incident, and is…

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MKMadame KhripatchBEBengalskySPSasha PilnikovNKNikolai Khripa…PEPeredonovGOGoudayevsky

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Notary family and children
  • Peredonov's social circle
  • Extended cast of townspeople
  • Protagonist

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  • Closing

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