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Father Zosim

A Russian Orthodox priest who appears briefly.

minor

First appearance: part i ii

Father Zosim shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the priest-democrat who gave a letter of introduction to Victor's friend.
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See Father Zosim in part i ii

Character Web

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RARazumovVHVictor HaldinMHMiss HaldinPIPeter IvanovitchMDMadame de SFZFather Zosim

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor peripheral figures
  • Protagonist
  • Geneva revolutionary circle

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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See Father Zosim in part i ii