Under Western Eyes · Character
Prince K
A Russian prince and Razumov's patron, who helps him after the assassination.
minor
Also known as Prince K⸺, the Prince
First appearance: II
Prince K's tie to Razumov is one of the pressures that moves Under Western Eyes—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A high-ranking official whom Razumov seeks out to report Haldin; he intervenes to protect Razumov from suspicion and ensures the matter is handled discreetly.
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With Razumov (social): Prince K is Razumov's aristocratic patron and distant relative, providing him with social standing. With General T (professional): General T and Prince K are high-ranking officials who collaborate…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Russian state authorities
- Protagonist
- Geneva revolutionary circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
Razumov’s psychological peak occurs when he declares himself “washed clean” by the rain, a delusional claim of…
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- Razumov
social · positive
Prince K is Razumov's aristocratic patron and distant relative, providing him with social… How this plays out →
- General T
professional · ambivalent
- Razumov
social · positive
Prince K is Razumov's aristocratic patron and distant relative, providing him with social… How this plays out →
- Razumov
social · positive
Prince K is Razumov's aristocratic patron and distant relative, providing him with social… How this plays out →
- General T
professional · ambivalent
- General T
professional · ambivalent
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See Prince K in II