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Natasha

A minor female character, possibly a friend of Vera.

minor

Also known as Natalia Andréyevna

First appearance: part ii first love and legal marriage

Natasha shows up with force in XXI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mertsálova's first name; she encourages her husband and hosts the celebration.
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SESergeMEMertsálofAPAlekséi Petróv…VPViéra PavlovnaDSDmitri Sergéit…NANatasha

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended minor characters
  • Vera's oppressive family
  • Central progressive circle
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This passage marks the dramatic climax because the speaker articulates a decisive psychological reversal: she…

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See Natasha in part ii first love and legal marriage
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