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Balcerkova

Wife of Balcerek, a village woman.

minor

Also known as Balcerkova

First appearance: i

Balcerkova shows up with force in The Stirring Against the Germans. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Storms at Matthew, threatens to set dogs on him; later suspected of spreading gossip.
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MKMatthias KlembaGTGregory the VoytSPStaho PloshkaLBLipka BorynaSTSimon the SoltysBABalcerkova

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended background villagers
  • Core village community

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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