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Shaggy Buyan

A dog or animal, possibly a pet, with a few mentions.

minor

Also known as Buyan

First appearance: the village

Shaggy Buyan shows up with force in XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The dog is energetic despite the rain, and Tikhon chains him under the granary.
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Shaggy Buyan first appears in 0001 the village.

In XV: The dog is energetic despite the rain, and Tikhon chains him under the granary.

Later, in XXII: Tikhon kicks him over the head in a moment of frustration.

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TITikhon IlitchSBShaggy Buyan

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor villagers and transient figures
  • Protagonist

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  • 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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