# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Vladimir Korolenko.

- [Makar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/makar.md): A central character, often the narrator or focal point of the story.
- [Uncle Maxim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/uncle_maxim.md): A wise and influential uncle figure who guides the protagonist.
- [Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/peter.md): A recurring character, possibly a young boy or saintly figure.
- [Budnikov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/budnikov.md): A kind and wise character, often referred to with respect.
- [Gavrilo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/gavrilo.md): A named character who appears in the narrative.
- [Joachim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/joachim.md): A character who appears in the story, possibly a musician.
- [Darnu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/darnu.md): A wise and stern character, possibly an elder or mentor.
- [Yelena](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/yelena.md): A female character, possibly a love interest or family member.
- [Urmánov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/urmanov.md): A named character, possibly a landowner or official.
- [Titus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/titus.md): An old, poor character, often suffering or pitied.
- [Rogov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/rogov.md): A named character, possibly a peasant or servant.
- [Vasíli](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/vasili.md): A named character, possibly a servant or friend.
- [Raman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/raman.md): A named character, possibly a friend or associate.
- [Socrates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/socrates.md): A stubborn and philosophical character, possibly a historical allusion.
- [Evelyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/evelyn.md): A female character, possibly a noblewoman or wife.
- [Yankel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/yankel.md): A Jewish character, possibly a merchant or kvass seller.
- [Opanas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/opanas.md): A Cossack character, possibly a lord or warrior.
- [Tiburtsi Drab](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/tiburtsi_drab.md): A mysterious character who appears on the scene.
- [Valek](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/valek.md): A named character, possibly a child or youth.
- [Maxim Yatzènko](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/maxim_yatzenko.md): A Pan (lord) character, possibly a landowner.
- [Petrùsya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/petrusya.md): A named character, possibly a young boy.
- [Ivan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/ivan.md): A common name, possibly a servant or friend.
- [Marusia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/marusia.md): A female character, possibly a young girl.
- [Vasíli Ivánovitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/vasili_ivanovitch.md): A named character, possibly a father figure.
- [Lavrovski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/lavrovski.md): A sombre character, possibly a friend or rival.
- [Kharko](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/kharko.md): A talkative character, possibly a Cossack.
- [Galya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/galya.md): A female character, possibly a young girl.
- [Avtonomov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/avtonomov.md): A named character, possibly a friend or official.
- [Andrey Ivanovich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/andrey_ivanovich.md): A named character, possibly a friend or relative.
- [Khapun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/khapun.md): A Jewish devil figure, possibly a folkloric character.
- [Pavel Semenovich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/pavel_semenovich.md): A named character, possibly an official.
- [Ctesippus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/ctesippus.md): A named character, possibly a historical figure.
- [Semen Nikolayevich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/semen_nikolayevich.md): An old character, possibly related to Budnikov.
- [Vanichka Rogov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/vanichka_rogov.md): A named character, possibly a variant of Rogov.
- [Pericles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_54_se/characters/pericles.md): A historical figure, possibly alluded to.

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