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Franek Bylitsa

An old peasant, father of a large family.

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Also known as Franek, old Bylitsa, Bylitsa

First appearance: i

Franek Bylitsa shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

At the tavern, avoids Magda's marriage pleas, brags about his influence at the mill.
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In IV: At the tavern, avoids Magda's marriage pleas, brags about his influence at the mill. Later, in Chapter IX: Hanka's father, who…

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  • Other

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  • Core village community
  • Extended background villagers

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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