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Gerásim

The old servant who tends to Count Bezúkhov on his deathbed.

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Also known as Gerásim

First appearance: viii

Gerásim shows up with force in XVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The loyal, unflappable old servant of the Bazdéev household who assists Pierre without question, procuring his disguise and accepting his strange behavior.
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In XVIII: The loyal, unflappable old servant of the Bazdéev household who assists Pierre without question, procuring his disguise and accepting his strange behavior. Later, in XVIII: Bazdéev's old, loyal servant. He…

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DADaníloPBPierre BezúkhovOBOsip BazdéevGEGerásim

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  • Other

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  • Peripheral Characters
  • Group 5
  • Group 1

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

EscalationAftermathAftermathAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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