# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Xavier de Maistre.

- [Prascovia Lopouloff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/prascovia_lopouloff.md): A central character, likely the narrator or focal point of the story.
- [Ivan Smirnoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/ivan_smirnoff.md): A key male character, possibly a servant or companion to Prascovia.
- [Major Kascambo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/major_kascambo.md): A military officer with a significant role in the narrative.
- [Rosalie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/rosalie.md): A friendly female character, possibly a friend or relative.
- [Joanetti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/joanetti.md): A recurring character, possibly a servant or local figure.
- [Milin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/milin.md): A female character, possibly a housekeeper or neighbor.
- [Ibrahim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/ibrahim.md): An older male character, possibly a servant or elder.
- [Mrs. L.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/mrs_l.md): A character referred to by initial, possibly a lady of status.
- [Lea](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/lea.md): A named female character with limited appearances.
- [Jenny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/jenny.md): A female character addressed affectionately.
- [Raphael](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/raphael.md): A named male character, possibly an artist or friend.
- [The Leper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/the_leper.md): A tragic figure, possibly from a separate story within the book.
- [Pericles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/pericles.md): A historical figure referenced as a character.
- [Aspasia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/aspasia.md): A historical figure referenced in the narrative.
- [Mr. Violier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/mr_violier.md): A male character, possibly a merchant or local.
- [Mrs. Violier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/mrs_violier.md): A female character, wife of Mr. Violier.
- [Plato](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/plato.md): The ancient philosopher, referenced as a character.
- [Orestes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/orestes.md): A figure from Greek mythology mentioned in the story.
- [Mamet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/mamet.md): A young character, possibly a child or pet.
- [Hagar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/hagar.md): A biblical figure referenced in the narrative.
- [Captain John Dundas Cochrane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/captain_john_dundas_cochrane.md): A historical explorer mentioned in the story.
- [James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/james.md): A male character, possibly a servant or friend.
- [Marie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/marie.md): A female character, possibly a royal figure.
- [Sophie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/sophie.md): A female character addressed affectionately.

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