Yama · Character
Sergei Ivanovich Platonov
A journalist who prefers unloading watermelons at the port to writing newspaper filler, and who watches the brothel world with a vagabond's clear eye.
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Also known as Sergei Ivanovich, Sergei
First appearance: yama
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Delivers a lengthy critique of literature's failure to portray prostitution truthfully, using examples of Simeon and Anna Markovna.
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In X: Delivers a lengthy critique of literature's failure to portray prostitution truthfully, using examples of Simeon and Anna Markovna. Later, in XI: Remains calm under Sobashnikov's insults, warns him, and later…
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- Central Brothel Characters
- Comrades and Minor Acquaintances
- Extended Brothel Ensemble
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This is the dramatic climax because Jennka’s confession—“someone has infected me with syphilis”—represents the…
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