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Uncle Alexei

An older relative, possibly of Vera and Nina, offering familial support.

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First appearance: i

Uncle Alexei shows up with force in XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Visits frequently, has a negative effect on Nicholas and is suspected of having a plan.
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In XVI: Visits frequently, has a negative effect on Nicholas and is suspected of having a plan. Later, in Chapter XVII: Mentioned by Nina…

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NMNina MichailovnaAPAlexei Petrovi…MAMichael Alexan…JLJerry LawrenceIAIvan Andreievi…UAUncle Alexei

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Comic and familial support
  • Protagonist
  • Central family and associates

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Vera’s interna…

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