The Little Demon · Character
Princess Volchanskaya
A noblewoman who visits the town.
minor
Also known as The Princess, Princess
First appearance: i
Princess Volchanskaya's tie to Peredonov is one of the pressures that moves The Little Demon—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Now taking a keen interest in Peredonov's fate after earlier neglecting to help him.
Princess Volchanskaya first appears in 0006 i.
With Peredonov (social): Peredonov seeks the favor of Princess Volchanskaya for career advancement, but she regards him with disdain. With Peredonov (social): Peredonov seeks the favor of Princess Volchanskaya for career advancement, but she regards him with disdain.
In Author's Preface to the Fifth Russian Edition, 1909: Now taking a keen interest in Peredonov's fate after earlier neglecting to help him.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Peredonov's social circle
- Matchmakers and servants
- Extended cast of townspeople
- Merchant and local acquaintances
- Young students and friends
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Peredonov
social · negative
Peredonov seeks the favor of Princess Volchanskaya for career advancement, but she… How this plays out →
- Peredonov
social · negative
Peredonov seeks the favor of Princess Volchanskaya for career advancement, but she… How this plays out →
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