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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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KUKuzmaSYSyeryGMGrey ManTITikhon IlitchTBThe BrideTFThe Farmhand Koshel

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor villagers and transient figures
  • Village household and social figures
  • Core community and clergy
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • 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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