The Village · Character
Matorin
A minor character, possibly a local resident.
minor
First appearance: the village
Matorin shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Shop owner where Kuzma and Tikhon learned to read and write.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor villagers and transient figures
- Village household and social figures
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- 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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Matorin appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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