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Katerina's Aunts

Also known as auntie, dear auntie, both her aunts, the aunts, Her aunts.

Katerina's aunts are the female relatives in Moscow whose opinion matters to Katerina Ivanovna in the aftermath of her humiliation. She wants Ivan to see them, especially Agafya, and explain her position more openly than a letter could. They represent the family council and social witness just beyond the room.

V-I. The Engagement

After Katerina's collapse, the aunts have been sent for and are sitting with her while Madame Hohlakov waits for the doctor. Their presence turns her private distress into a family sickroom.

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