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Stephen Pototski

A young Polish nobleman and soldier, son of the hetman.

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Also known as Stephen, young Pototski, Stephan Pototski

First appearance: xxii

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In XIII: Leads the Crown forces advancing from Chigirin, described as a youth with a thoughtful countenance, marching toward his fate. Later, in Chapter XIV: Young son of the hetman; mentioned as marching with the…

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Cossack and Polish officers
  • Main protagonists and antagonists
  • Extended supporting cast

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of the duel, where Bogun’…

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See Stephen Pototski in xxii
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