Under Western Eyes · Character
Ziemianitch
A drunken peasant revolutionary who plays a key role in Haldin's escape plan.
minor
Also known as This Ziemianitch, the Ziemianitch, a certain Ziemianitch, this Ziemianitch, the mystic Ziemianitch
First appearance: I
Ziemianitch'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.
Mentioned as the contact who can provide a sledge for Haldin's escape.
Ziemianitch first appears in 0004 part i i.
With Razumov (rivalry): Razumov blames Ziemianitch for the failed assassination plot and brutally beats him in frustration. With Miss Haldin (social): Miss Haldin believes Ziemianitch was her brother's loyal accomplice, unaware of his drunken failure. With Razumov (rivalry): Razumov blames Ziemianitch for the failed assassination plot and brutally beats him in frustration.
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Character Web
14 connectionsA slice of how Ziemianitch sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Geneva revolutionary circle
- Protagonist
- Russian state authorities
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Open in readerNarrative arc
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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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Razumov
rivalry · negative
Razumov blames Ziemianitch for the failed assassination plot and brutally beats him in… How this plays out →
- Miss Haldin
social · positive
- Razumov
rivalry · negative
Razumov blames Ziemianitch for the failed assassination plot and brutally beats him in… How this plays out →
- Miss Haldin
social · positive
- Miss Haldin
social · positive
- Razumov
rivalry · negative
Razumov blames Ziemianitch for the failed assassination plot and brutally beats him in… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Ziemianitch in IIn the story
Ziemianitch appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Ziemianitch in I