The Petty Demon
Main Characters and Their Development
- Ardalion Borisovich Peredonov - the main character, a teacher suffering from paranoia and delusions of persecution. His behavior becomes increasingly strange and aggressive as the plot unfolds, leading to tragic consequences.
- Varvara - Peredonov's companion, who dreams of marrying him. She manipulates Peredonov, fueling his fears and suspicions.
- Sasha Pylnikov - Peredonov's student, who becomes the object of his suspicions and hatred. Peredonov sees him as the embodiment of his fears and complexes.
- Lyudmila Rutilova - a young woman who attracts Peredonov's attention. Her image becomes a symbol of an unattainable ideal for him.
- Pavel Ivanovich - the school principal, who tries to maintain order and discipline but faces Peredonov's madness.
Date of publication: 17 June 2024
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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