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Zhikhareff

A character, possibly a landowner or official, with a narrative presence.

minor

First appearance: the village

Zhikhareff shows up with force in XIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A drunkard from a wealthy family, he encounters Tikhon and heads to the station.
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TITikhon IlitchTBThe BrideRORodkaZHZhikhareff

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor villagers and transient figures
  • Protagonist
  • Village household and social figures

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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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