War and Peace · Character

Captain Timókhin

A brave, dependable infantry company commander under Bagratión.

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Also known as Timókhin, Captain Timókhin

First appearance: vi

Captain Timókhin shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

An officer from Andrei's regiment, encountered at a pond where soldiers are bathing.

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In V: An officer from Andrei's regiment, encountered at a pond where soldiers are bathing. His offer to clear the pond for the prince highlights the informal, weary state of the troops. Later, in Chapter XXV: The…

In V: An officer from Andrei's regiment, encountered at a pond where soldiers are bathing. His offer to clear the pond for the prince highlights the informal, weary state of the troops.

Later, in Chapter XXV: The battalion commander present during the conversation. He timidly agrees with Andrei's assessment of soldierly spirit and provides an example of the troops' improved morale under Kutuzov, highlighting the contrast between staff and frontline perspectives.

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Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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V
An officer from Andrei's regiment, encountered at a pond where soldiers are bathing. His offer to clear the pond for the prince highlights the informal, weary state of the troops.
Chapter XXV
The battalion commander present during the conversation. He timidly agrees with Andrei's assessment of soldierly spirit and provides an example of the troops' improved morale under Kutuzov, highlighting the contrast between staff and frontline perspectives.
Chapter XXV
The battalion commander present during the conversation. He timidly agrees with Andrei's assessment of the soldiers' spirit and offers a soldier's perspective on the change in command to Kutuzov, noting improved morale and discipline.
The Regiment in Reserve
Appears briefly, calling out to the wounded Prince Andrei with a trembling voice, showing his distress.
The Regiment in Reserve
Appears briefly, calling out to the wounded Prince Andrei with concern as he is carried away on a stretcher.

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