The Village · Character
The Farmhand Koshel
A farmhand working in the village, with a few appearances.
minor
Also known as Koshel
First appearance: the village
The Farmhand Koshel shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A former soldier who repeats old sayings, believes in superstitions like witches, and sings melancholy songs while watching over the manor.
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In III: A former soldier who repeats old sayings, believes in superstitions like witches, and sings melancholy songs while watching over the manor. Later, in V: Koshel's clothes are borrowed by Syery after he saves the…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor villagers and transient figures
- Village household and social figures
- Core community and clergy
- Protagonist
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- Aftermath
- Closing
Kuzma’s emotional peak is his sudden, desperate need for his brother Tikhon Ilitch—he rushes to the window wit…
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