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The Postmaster
Local postmaster, appears in a scene involving mail or communication.
minor
First appearance: the village
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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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- Breaking point
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- 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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