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Tekla

A devoted and simple-hearted female revolutionary who aids others.

minor

Also known as the simple-minded Tekla, Tekla the Samaritan

First appearance: part ii i

Tekla's tie to Miss Haldin is one of the pressures that moves Under Western Eyes—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Described as simple-minded, not exhibited as a monster.
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With Miss Haldin (friendship): Tekla, a devoted revolutionary nurse, cares for Miss Haldin with maternal warmth. With Miss Haldin (friendship): Tekla, a devoted revolutionary nurse, cares for Miss Haldin with maternal…

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See Tekla in part ii i

Character Web

8 connections

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NINikitaMHMiss HaldinRARazumovANAndreiPIPeter IvanovitchTETekla

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Haldin household servants
  • Geneva revolutionary circle
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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Relationships

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See Tekla in part ii i

In the story

Tekla appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Tekla in part ii i
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