# Tekla — Under Western Eyes character guide

> Tekla in Under Western Eyes by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0007-part-ii-i

## Who they are

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

## Relationships

### [Miss Haldin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/miss_haldin)

_friendship_

Tekla, a devoted revolutionary nurse, cares for Miss Haldin with maternal warmth.

### [Miss Haldin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/miss_haldin)

_friendship_

Tekla, a devoted revolutionary nurse, cares for Miss Haldin with maternal warmth.

### [Miss Haldin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/miss_haldin)

_friendship_

Tekla, a devoted revolutionary nurse, cares for Miss Haldin with maternal warmth.

## In the story

### [Author's Note](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/under_western_eyes_se/chapters/author-s-note)

Described as simple-minded, not exhibited as a monster.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/under_western_eyes_se/chapters/part-ii-iv)

The lady companion at Château Borel, described as a disciple of the old apple-woman, a voluntary servant of the poor, and subjected to Peter Ivanovitch's abuse over eggs.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/under_western_eyes_se/chapters/part-iii-ii)

Offers to follow Razumov, carry dangerous documents, and endure torture; warns him about Peter Ivanovitch's need to control disciples.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/under_western_eyes_se/chapters/part-iv-v)

Devotedly cares for Razumov as a Samaritan; disillusioned with Miss Haldin for not visiting the hospital.

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