The Death of a Government Clerk
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Main Characters and Their Development
- Ivan Dmitrievich Chervyakov - a minor official who accidentally sneezes on General Brizzhalov at the theater. Chervyakov experiences intense guilt and repeatedly tries to apologize to the general, leading to his nervous breakdown and ultimately his death.
- General Brizzhalov - a high-ranking official on whom Chervyakov accidentally sneezes. Brizzhalov initially dismisses the incident but becomes irritated by Chervyakov's persistent apologies.
Date of publication: 27 September 2024
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Genre: Classical literature