# Jennka — Yama character guide > Jennka in Yama by Aleksandr Kuprin. **Role:** major **Also known as:** the proud Jennka, The self-respecting Jennka **First appearance:** 0005-yama ## Who they are The proudest woman in the house, who turns her diagnosis into a weapon and deliberately spreads infection to every man she can. ## Relationships ### [Tamara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/tamara) _friendship_ Jennka and Tamara are close friends and confidantes within the brothel, supporting each other. ### [Jennechka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/jennechka) _family_ Jennechka is likely a younger sister or close relative of Jennka, sharing a familial bond. ### [Little Manka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/little_manka) _friendship_ Jennka acts as a protective older friend or mentor to Little Manka, a younger sex worker. ### [Liubka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/liubka) _friendship_ Jennka and Liubka are fellow sex workers who share a bond of camaraderie and mutual support. ### [Tamara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/tamara) _friendship_ Jennka and Tamara are close friends and confidantes within the brothel, supporting each other. ### [Liubka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/liubka) _friendship_ Jennka and Liubka are fellow sex workers who share a bond of camaraderie and mutual support. ### [Tamara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/tamara) _friendship_ Jennka and Tamara are close friends and confidantes within the brothel, supporting each other. ### [Little Manka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/little_manka) _friendship_ Jennka acts as a protective older friend or mentor to Little Manka, a younger sex worker. ### [Jennechka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/jennechka) _family_ Jennechka is likely a younger sister or close relative of Jennka, sharing a familial bond. ### [Little Manka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/little_manka) _friendship_ Jennka acts as a protective older friend or mentor to Little Manka, a younger sex worker. ### [Jennechka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/jennechka) _family_ Jennechka is likely a younger sister or close relative of Jennka, sharing a familial bond. ## In the story ### [Yama The Pit Part I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/yama) A proud and self-respecting prostitute, one of the key figures in the brothel. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-i-iii) A tall, thin brunette with a cynical and mocking demeanor; she reads a novel, criticizes Tamara's choices, and expresses disdain for young and old clients. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-i-iv) Described as taking feral, avid delight in brawls, slapping her hips and inciting violence during disturbances. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-i-vi) Jennie walks around in an orange satin dress, criticizing the other women for lacking self-respect and for their romanticized views of clients, expressing disgust at their behavior. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-i-vii) In an evil mood, she angrily denounces the German teacher's hypocrisy and the degrading demands of men. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-i-viii) Referenced as 'Jennka, your husband has come!' by Niura when Mishka the Singer arrives. ### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-i-x) Enters the room in her resplendent orange dress at the end of the chapter. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-i-xi) Provokes the quarrel with malicious joy, reveals her disgust after a client, and defends Pasha. ### [Chapter XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-i-xiii) A prostitute who initially mocks Likhonin's plan but later supports it, advising Liubka and showing unexpected emotion as the couple leaves. ### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-ii-vii) Wrathful and irritated, she angrily denounces the hypocrisy of the visitors and defends the prostitutes' dignity. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-ii-viii) Reveals her syphilis infection to Tamara and declares her vengeful plan to infect men. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-ii-xv) Mentioned as busy with a guest when Likhonin visits the brothel. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-iii-i) Defends Liubka by attacking Emma Edwardovna, is beaten herself, and later sits alone with a bruised eye and a scratch on her neck, her demeanor ominous and beautiful. ### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-iii-ii) The prostitute who initiates Kolya; she plays maternal games with him and later calls him her lover. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-iii-iii) Suffering from a headache after being struck by a door; forgives Kolya and sends him away, saying they will never meet again. ### [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-iii-iv) Reveals her syphilis diagnosis, her vengeful plan to infect men, and her crisis of conscience after sparing a young cadet. ### [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-iii-v) Commits suicide by hanging in the water-closet after discovering she has syphilis; leaves a note blaming her infection and the scoundrel nature of people. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-iii-vi) Referenced as having committed suicide, her death influencing the transfer of ownership. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-iii-vii) Deceased; her suicide and funeral are the focus of the chapter. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-iii-viii) Deceased; her corpse is identified and prepared for burial. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/jennka - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters