The Village · Character
Duck-Headed Matty
A character with a distinctive nickname, possibly a servant.
minor
Also known as Duck-headed Motya, Motya
First appearance: the village
Duck-Headed Matty shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The town fool whose head reminds Tikhon of Egorka's, highlighting Tikhon's contempt.
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In VII: The town fool whose head reminds Tikhon of Egorka's, highlighting Tikhon's contempt. Later, in XI: Appears drunk under the…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor villagers and transient figures
- Protagonist
- Village household and social figures
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Kuzma’s emotional peak is his sudden, desperate need for his brother Tikhon Ilitch—he rushes to the window wit…
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