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Nikíta

A young labourer whose easy charm has entangled him with his master's wife, and whose father's sudden demand that he marry sends him spiraling toward dread.

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Also known as Nikíta Laughs, Nikíta Mother, Nikíta Crossing, Nikíta Laughing, Nikíta Snivels

First appearance: act i

As a major figure in The Power of Darkness, Nikíta is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

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Nikíta works in Peter's yard, juggling Anísya's passion with his parents' plans to marry him off to Marína. When the wedding blessing is demanded, he hides in the barn with a rope, unable to face the icon or the girl he…

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Character Web

17 connections

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AKAkoulínaPIPeter IgnátitchANAnísyaMAMarínaMAMatryónaNINikíta

Relationship types

  • Psychological
  • Professional
  • Romantic
  • Family

Character groups

  • Protagonist
  • Household and Love Triangle

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when Marína, the wronged former lover, arrives at the wedding of h…

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See Nikíta in act i
See Nikíta in act i
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