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The Little Demon · Character
Machigin
A local man, possibly a tradesman.
minor
First appearance: i
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- School officials and tradesmen
- Protagonist
- Peredonov's social circle
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- Closing
This excerpt marks the climax because Sasha’s internal conflict—between shame and obsessive desire—peaks into…
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